Payroll Advisor

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDOs

Salary packing options

12.5% employer superannuation

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon (QLD) is seeking an experienced payroll professional for a temporary full-time role (up to October 2027). You will deliver end-to-end payroll processing, interpret Awards and Certified Agreements, and provide accurate payroll advice to employees and leaders.

The role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality and a customer‑focused approach, with demonstrated experience in complex environments.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Ability to interpret Awards and Certified Agreements.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent data accuracy, confidentiality and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing including onboarding, timesheets, leave, adjustments and payments.
• Provide expert payroll advice to employees and leaders on Awards and policies.
• Maintain payroll records with accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.
• Prepare and analyse payroll reports to support compliance and audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Tools

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

Temporary Full Time (up to October 2027) - QLGIA (Stream A) Level 4

Reports to – Supervisor Payroll

The Role

Livingstone Shire Council is seeking an experienced payroll professional who combines strong technical payroll knowledge with exceptional attention to detail and a customer-focused approach. You'll have experience delivering end-to-end payroll services, interpreting Awards, Certified Agreements and legislation, and providing accurate advice to employees and leaders.

About Us

Livingstone Shire is a vibrant coastal region on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, home to nearly 41,000 residents and some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the state. Our Council is a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff who are passionate about delivering for our community.

We live and lead by our values: Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity. These aren’t just words—they’re how we show up for each other and our region every day.

Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We’re committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.

Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:

Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.

Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible, and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.

Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and opportunity for Business diversity and growth.

Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone’s natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.

What You Will Be Doing:

You’ll be confident using payroll systems and Microsoft Office, enjoy solving problems, and have a continuous improvement mindset that helps drive efficiency and service excellence.

Deliver end-to-end payroll processing, including employee onboarding, timesheets, leave transactions, payroll adjustments,terminationsand payroll payments.

Provideexpert advice and support to employees and leaders on payroll matters, including the interpretation of Awards, Certified Agreements and Council policies.

Maintain payroll records and systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity,confidentialityand compliance with legislative requirements.

Prepare andanalysepayroll reports to support compliance,auditsand organisational decision-making.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll processes, systems,efficiencyandthe employeeexperience.

What You will bring:

You will be a proactive and collaborative team player who can manage competing priorities, maintain strict confidentiality and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience delivering accurate end-to-end payroll services in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards and Certified Agreements, with the ability to interpret and apply them confidently.

Exceptional attention to detail, numeracy skills and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Well-developed communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.

A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, coupled with a commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and continuous improvement.

QLGIA (Stream A) Level 4 - $90,398 p/a pro rata - plus knowing your work makes a real impact across Council and for the community!

Fortnightly RDOs - because balance matters and we value work/life balance

Salary packing options - to help you make the most of your earnings.

12.5% employer superannuation – we’re invested in your future

A values-driven culture - where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are more than just words—they’re how we work, every day.

Applications close Monday, 12 October 2026 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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