Payroll Specialist - End-to-End & Detail-Driven

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

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.