AO3 Payroll Officer

Davidson ·www.davidsonwp.com

Location Brisbane CBD, Queensland, Australia
Salary AUD 51 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Davidson is currently partnering with a Queensland Government organisation to recruit an experienced AO3 Payroll Officer to join a busy payroll services team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer or Payroll Administrator who is confident working in a high-volume payroll environment and enjoys providing accurate, customer-focused payroll support.


About The Role

As a Payroll Officer, you will support the accurate and timely processing of employee salaries, payments, deductions and entitlements.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing a range of operational payroll transactions and employee changes
  • Reviewing and verifying payroll information to ensure accuracy
  • Processing salary adjustments, allowances, deductions, leave and other employee entitlements
  • Interpreting relevant awards, agreements, legislation and payroll procedures
  • Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and internal stakeholders
  • Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies
  • Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records
  • Preparing payroll correspondence and reports
  • Using Microsoft Excel and payroll/HR information systems
  • Working to strict payroll deadlines and service-level requirements


About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

  • Previous experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator, HR Officer – Payroll or similar
  • Demonstrated experience processing payroll in a high-volume environment
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, employee entitlements, awards and/or enterprise agreements
  • Experience using payroll or HRIS platforms such as Aurion, Chris21, SAP, TechnologyOne, UKG, Workday, Preceda or similar
  • Aurion experience will be highly regarded but is not essential
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines
  • Good Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Confidence responding to employee and stakeholder payroll enquiries
  • Previous government or shared-services payroll experience would be advantageous


The Opportunity

  • $51.12 per hour + Superannuation
  • Brisbane-based Queensland Government opportunity
  • Work within an established payroll services team
  • Opportunity to further develop your government payroll and Aurion experience


If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity within Queensland Government, we would love to hear from you.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the AO3 Payroll Officer role?
Davidson is hiring for the AO3 Payroll Officer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the AO3 Payroll Officer job located?
The AO3 Payroll Officer role with Davidson is based in Brisbane CBD, QLD, AU.
What does the AO3 Payroll Officer role pay?
Davidson lists the AO3 Payroll Officer role at up to AUD 51 per hour.
Is the AO3 Payroll Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Davidson.
What experience level is the AO3 Payroll Officer role?
The AO3 Payroll Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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