Payroll Officer

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer (AS4) to join our team on a fixed term contract. As a Payroll Officer, you’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team delivering timely and accurate payroll processing, interpreting enterprise agreements, and ensuring high standards of compliance.

You’ll play a hands-on role across the payroll lifecycle, from processing new hires to checking payroll reports and supporting time administrators. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid payroll foundation and a desire to grow into more complex responsibilities.

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Key responsibilities include

• Administer the payment of wages, salaries and travelling expenses, the payroll processing of new starts, transfers, salary reviews and progressions and the processing of cessations for employees.
• Provide informed advice to Managers, Supervisors and employees on employee entitlements in accordance with Finance and HR Policies and Enterprise Agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Payroll quality procedures including the maintenance of accurate records.
• Participate in the ongoing review of payroll procedures and work practices established under the Quality Improvement Program.
• Provide training and support to Time Administrators in the business to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data being input into the payroll system.
• Perform other duties as requested by the relevant Team Leader Payroll particularly in relation to the checking of pay, payroll anomaly reports and timesheet entry.

Who We Are Looking For

We’re looking for a dedicated payroll professional with hands-on experience in delivering accurate and timely payroll services. You’ll bring a sound understanding of payroll operations, enterprise agreement conditions, and data accuracy in a high-volume environment. To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in payroll, ideally within a high-volume or complex environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering compliant and accurate outcomes.
• The ability to proactively investigate and resolve payroll issues in a timely manner.
• A collaborative mindset, working well within a team while managing responsibilities independently.
• The readiness to step into more senior payroll duties when required, demonstrating adaptability and initiative.

Remuneration & Employment Type

This is a fixed-term, full-time position (concluding 30.04.2027) based in Brisbane CBD, offering a starting base salary of $101,493 plus 12.75% superannuation. Hybrid work options will be available following the onboarding period to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Your Journey Matters. Make It with Us.

If you're ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organisation, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) on Monday, 26th May. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.