Payroll Advisor

As our Payroll Advisor, manage end-to-end payroll with accuracy and impact while supporting the vital work the RFDS delivers across Queensland.

Classifications

• HR & Recruitment
• Payroll Officer
• Full-time

Key points

• Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18 500
• Hybrid working arrangements & free airport parking!
• Be part of the iconic RFDS team, making a real difference

Description

Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) as our next Payroll Advisor and be part of a team driven by purpose. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with leaders genuinely committed to your growth, alongside the flexibility you need to balance work and life.
  
As a critical member of the payroll team, you will deliver accurate, timely and compliant payroll services across the RFDS. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by managing end-to-end payroll operations, providing high-quality administrative and advisory support, and contributing to the reliability of each payroll cycle.
  
This is a part-time role with flexibility in how you structure your hours. We are seeking a minimum of 25 hours per week—for example, 9 am to 2 pm with the option to work from home two days per week. The position will initially commence as a 12-month opportunity.
  
What will your day look like?
You will support:
Payroll Processing
• Deliver end-to-end fortnightly payroll and maintain accurate employee data
• Ensure all activities comply with RFDS policies, procedures, Awards and Enterprise Agreements
• Provide timely, accurate payroll advice to employees and leaders
• Support end-of-pay, month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations
Reporting & Projects
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports, including WGEA submission support
• Assist with annual remuneration increases
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Participate in internal payroll audits to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support systems optimisation
• Contribute to business planning, policy development and payroll process enhancement
  
Who we are looking for:
We’re seeking a versatile team member who enjoys contributing to a high-performing, supportive environment—while having fun along the way! With a positive, proactive approach, you will bring:

• 1-3 years of experience similar role
• Certificate level qualification
• Ability to interpret organisational policies, procedures, industrial agreements and relevant legislation
• A strong ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated capability in report development
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS
• Confident skills in Excel reporting
• Strong communication, customer service and attention to detail
• High level of accuracy in all tasks

  
Why Join us?
We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in remote, rural, and regional Australia. By joining the RFDS (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:

• 85K (full-time equivalent) + Superannuation
• Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18 500, increasing your take-home pay
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Access to our newly launched Fitness Passport (for staff and family members) that provides discounted gym and health centre access
• RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel

  
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)

The RFDS is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations. The RFDS in Queensland provides excellence in and access to primary health care and aeromedical services across the state. Our emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 330,000 Australians each year, that’s one person every two minutes! In addition to aeromedical retrievals of the critically ill or injured, the RFDS also delivers a broad range of essential primary and preventative healthcare services, including telehealth, mental health, oral health and health promotion. 

Interested? 
  
To discuss opportunities within the RFDS, please contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au  

Applications close on the 19th of December 2025 however, shortlisting will commence before this date, so please do not delay applying!
  
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Police Check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
  
The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for. In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.