AO3 Payroll Services Officer

Public Sector People; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People in Brisbane is seeking a payroll officer to join a Queensland Government department's Payroll Services team. You will process and validate end-to-end payroll and establishment transactions, ensuring accurate data entry and timely administration, while delivering strong customer service to staff and stakeholders.

Contract until June 2027 with potential extension, offering an hourly rate of $53.56 plus 12% super, paid weekly.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake the key functions of the role outlined above.
• Commitment to development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to monitor and report on your work progress.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently while being an effective team member.
• Personal responsibility and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Clear, concise and respectful written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate timely, accurate end-to-end payroll and establishment transactions
• Provide business support, including data entry, spreadsheeting and word processing
• Work as part of a collaborative team and build productive working relationships across the business
• Deliver high-quality customer service
• Identify, recommend and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage your time well, prioritising competing demands and deadlines
• Contribute to an accountable, fair and safe work environment

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Customer service

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is a QLD State Government Department with a dedicated Payroll Services team that delivers accurate, timely payroll and establishment services to staff across Queensland. It’s a collaborative, high-volume environment where accuracy and turnaround both matter, because the team’s work directly affects people’s pay and conditions.

Contract until June 2027 with potential extension
Location: Brisbane
Hourly Rate: $53.56 per hour plus 12% super - Paid Weekly

Your Role: You’ll process and validate end-to-end payroll and establishment transactions, supporting the wider business through accurate data entry and administrative work. You’ll join a close-knit team that values continuous improvement and takes pride in delivering great customer service to staff and stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities:

• Process and validate timely, accurate end-to-end payroll and establishment transactions
• Provide business support, including data entry, spreadsheeting and word processing
• Work as part of a collaborative team and build productive working relationships across the business
• Deliver high-quality customer service
• Identify, recommend and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage your time well, prioritising competing demands and deadlines
• Contribute to an accountable, fair and safe work environment

Our client is a QLD State Government Department with a dedicated Payroll Services team that delivers accurate, timely payroll and establishment services to staff across Queensland. It’s a collaborative, high-volume environment where accuracy and turnaround both matter, because the team’s work directly affects people’s pay and conditions.

Contract until June 2027 with potential extension
Location: Brisbane
Hourly Rate: $53.56 per hour plus 12% super - Paid Weekly

Your Role: You’ll process and validate end-to-end payroll and establishment transactions, supporting the wider business through accurate data entry and administrative work. You’ll join a close-knit team that values continuous improvement and takes pride in delivering great customer service to staff and stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities:

• Process and validate timely, accurate end-to-end payroll and establishment transactions
• Provide business support, including data entry, spreadsheeting and word processing
• Work as part of a collaborative team and build productive working relationships across the business
• Deliver high-quality customer service
• Identify, recommend and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage your time well, prioritising competing demands and deadlines
• Contribute to an accountable, fair and safe work environment

About You:

• Ability to undertake the key functions of the role outlined above
• A demonstrated commitment to your own development and continuous improvement
• Ability to monitor and report on your work progress
• Ability to work flexibly and independently while being an effective team member
• Personal responsibility and a commitment to producing quality work
• Clear, concise and respectful written and verbal communication, including active listening