Payroll Officer

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; Presencial; AUD 91 000 - 97 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Supportive Work/Life Balance

Large employer with a strong valuesdr

12% employer superannuation + salary‑s

Ongoing training and development

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and social clubs

Resumo da oferta

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our Payroll team in Rockhampton. You will deliver accurate payroll services, support colleagues, and advise on payroll processes, ensuring compliance with taxation and superannuation requirements.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, customer service and collaboration, with a Criminal History Check required. Wages are paid fortnightly and benefits include a strong values-driven culture and ongoing development.

Qualificações

• Demonstrated experience in payroll or a similar environment.
• Strong numerical skills and a high level of accuracy, even when working to tight deadlines.
• Experience interpreting awards, industrial instruments and payroll legislation.
• Knowledge of payroll-related requirements including taxation, superannuation and workers' compensation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with payroll and business systems, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilidades

• Provide payroll services and advice.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation.
• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Operate within a supportive, collaborative payroll team environment.

Conhecimentos

Payroll experience

Numerical accuracy

Awards & payroll legislation

Taxation & superannuation

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Microsoft Office

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

1d ago , from Rockhampton Regional Council

• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• Pro Rata $90,931 - $96,709 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 3) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, confidentiality and delivering exceptional customer service?

Join Rockhampton Regional Council's Payroll team and play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. Working within a supportive and collaborative environment, you will provide payroll services and advice while building strong relationships across the organisation.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience in payroll or a similar environment.
• Strong numerical skills and a high level of accuracy, even when working to tight deadlines.
• Experience interpreting awards, industrial instruments and payroll legislation.
• Knowledge of payroll-related requirements including taxation, superannuation and workers' compensation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with payroll and business systems, including Microsoft Office applications.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Applications Close: Monday 30 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)