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16793I Payroll Officer (Government Department, $51.21/hour)

Job Posted 3/8/2025
TONI&GUY Australia Pty Ltd
Ipswich, QUEENSLAND 4305
Category Human Resources
Pay
$5,121.00 to $5,121.00 Per Hour
Job Description

We are urgently seeking your payroll experience for an upcoming temporary assignment with a professional government department in Ipswich.

This role is commencing asap (anticipated for 6 months initially, may extend) and duties include:

  • Act as the first point of contact for payroll enquiries, provide quality payroll advice and support including enquiry resolution and responding to error identification with corrective action being undertaken.
  • Prepare and input payroll and human resource information including accurate processing of timesheets, schedules, leave applications, wage classifications and higher duties.
  • Process the weekly payment cycle and assist with checking and maintenance of records to ensure accuracy, service quality and data integrity.
  • Provide payroll information to superannuation funds and submit remittance for weekly contributions.
  • Prepare forms and reports in relation to payroll deductions - for instance Child Support, Centrelink, taxation and related correspondence.
  • Maintain a substantial and current knowledge of Payroll and Kronos systems and interfaces between same.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should demonstrate:

  • Previous experience in the end-to-end payroll function in a medium to large organisation.
  • Experience in SAP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping or Successfactors highly desirable (but not essential).
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the application of Industrial Awards and Agreements, relevant legislation and regulations governing payroll and superannuation.
  • Proven organisational and time-management skills to meet weekly deadlines.
  • Substantial interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on the provision of quality customer service.
  • Skilled in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook, as well as experience with electronic payroll systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
  • Availability to work 8:00am - 4:30pm (Monday - Friday) and commence asap.

This is an opportunity to work with a highly professional government department in Ipswich (easily accessible to public transport and car park facilities) with a casual hourly rate of $51.21/hour (plus superannuation).

Apply today or contact our recruitment team on (or email ) if you have any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you!