Gold Coast Payroll & Costing Officer - Long-Term Contract

Government client (agency undisclosed); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Payroll Officer – Queensland State Government Department on the Gold Coast is a full-time contract role through to June 2027. The position offers an hourly rate of $53–$59 plus Super and requires accurate payroll processing for employees and labour hire contractors.

You'll manage timesheets, wage calculations, reconciliations and payroll compliance while supporting broader project costing and finance activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, project costing or finance administration within high-volume environments.
• Strong payroll processing, attention to detail, knowledge of awards and entitlements.
• Experience with government or complex payroll is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Process and review employee and contractor timesheets and Daily Dissection Sheets.
• Ensure wages, overtime, allowances and other entitlements are calculated and paid correctly.
• Monitor outstanding timesheets and follow up with employees and managers.
• Process leave applications, work schedule changes and substitutions.
• Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting and compliance checks.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee enquiries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Provide payroll advice and guidance to employees and management.
• Support payroll compliance reviews and audits.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable and procurement activities.
• Support daily project-related expense accruals and other finance activities as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Record management

Discretion

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

The Payroll Officer – Queensland State Government Department on the Gold Coast is a full-time contract role through to June 2027. The position offers an hourly rate of $53–$59 plus Super and requires accurate payroll processing for employees and labour hire contractors.

You'll manage timesheets, wage calculations, reconciliations and payroll compliance while supporting broader project costing and finance activities.