Payroll Officer

FGI Developments; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + superannuation

Full-time permanent employment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive workplace

Job summary

FGI Developments in Cairns is seeking a skilled payroll professional for a full-time permanent role. You will manage weekly payroll for all staff, ensure accurate wages and statutory obligations, and maintain compliant payroll records within a supportive finance team.

This position requires strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, tax compliance and superannuation, with experience in payroll software and Excel data analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a payroll function, ideally in accounting/finance.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, tax compliance and superannuation requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll software systems and general accounting packages.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.
• Understanding of the Fair Work Act and modern award conditions.
• Strong communication skills and handling of confidential information.
• CPA/CA or Diploma in Payroll Management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Calculate wages, salaries, allowances, deductions, leave entitlements and superannuation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files in compliance with legislation.
• Prepare and lodge payroll taxes, superannuation and other statutory obligations.
• Manage employee leave records (annual, sick, long service).
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Process terminations, final pay and related documentation.
• Liaise with external payroll service providers, accountants and tax authorities.
• Provide payroll reports to management and finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work Act and award conditions.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll

Excel analytics

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Communication

Education

CPA/CA advantageous

Diploma in Payroll Management

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Processing weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments
• Calculating wages, salaries, allowances, deductions, leave entitlements and superannuation contributions
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee files in compliance with legislative requirements
• Preparing and lodging payroll tax returns, superannuation and other statutory obligations
• Managing employee leave records, including annual leave, sick leave and long service leave
• Reconciling payroll accounts and identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Processing employee terminations, final pay and related documentation
• Liaising with external payroll service providers, accountants and tax authorities as required
• Providing payroll reports to management and finance teams
• Ensuring compliance with Fair Work Act requirements and award conditions
• Responding to employee payroll enquiries in a professional and timely manner

What we're looking for

• Proven experience working in a payroll function, ideally within an accounting or finance department
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, tax compliance and superannuation requirements
• Proficiency with payroll software systems and general accounting packages
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, particularly for data analysis and reconciliation
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks accurately
• Understanding of the Fair Work Act and modern award conditions
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality
• Relevant accounting qualifications such as CPA, CA or Diploma in Payroll Management are advantageous
• Ability to work independently whilst being part of a collaborative finance team
• Commitment to maintaining accuracy and meeting tight payroll deadlines

About us

FGI Developments is a dynamic and growing organisation based in Cairns. We are committed to delivering quality outcomes and fostering a supportive workplace culture where our team members can thrive. Our values centre on integrity, professionalism and excellence. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities for career development and skill enhancement. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice in our region.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and superannuation package
• Full-time permanent employment with job security
• Professional development opportunities and training support
• Supportive and collaborative workplace environment