Payroll Specialist – 9‑Day Fortnight (Local Government)

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Payroll experience

Numerical accuracy

Awards & payroll legislation

Taxation & superannuation

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.