Payroll Officer

Date published

20 May 2021

Applications close

19 Jul 2026

Location

Brisbane Base

Job ID

301052

Payroll Officer

Process end to end pay runs, support payroll queries, complete reporting & be a part of a vibrant, engaging People & Culture team with RFDS Queensland

Classifications

  • Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
  • Other
  • Part-time

Key points

  • Cohesive & fun team culture, be an integral part of a high performing team
  • Part Time, maximum term position based at Brisbane Airport
  • Join an iconic aeromedical organisation making a real impact in QLD communities

Description

Expressions of interest are open for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our friendly and collaborative team at the Royal Flying Doctor Services (Queensland Section). Working on a part time basis over 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) this role is a maximum term contract of 12 months with the opportunity for extension. We are ideally looking for commencement of a new team member in August 2021.

As part of the wider People and Culture team, the Payroll Officer will assist in accurately and efficiently processing the company payroll ensuring compliance with legislative and statutory changes.

Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will;

  • Process an end to end fortnightly pay run.
  • Prepare and analyse reports.
  • Participate in end of pay, end of month and end of year activities.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date records.
  • Respond to, support and resolve payroll queries.
  • Support the Payroll Lead and People and Culture team when required.

About You:

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
  • Ability to meet time restrictions and deadlines coupled with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated payroll processing experience, with a computerised payroll system (preferably Chris21).
  • Comprehensive understanding of relevant Australian payroll legislation, including superannuation, taxation and relevant employment law.
  • Ability to interpret awards, agreements and legislation.
  • Previous experience working with annualised salaries and averaged roster periods.

If you have previously worked within Aviation, Community or Health organisations this experience would be highly regarded.

Our Benefits:
  • Enjoy a work life balance / flexible work options across the part time agreement
  • Competitive base (65K pa ) + Super
  • Access to not-for-profit tax benefits up to 16k in Salary Packaging
  • Ongoing Training & Professional Development
  • Access to corporate private health insurance discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - Support for staff and their families

About Us:

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Australia.

As a member of the team driving RFDS from behind the scenes, you’ll come to work knowing that your efforts are enabling our work in helping people in Queensland communities.

Interested?

For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

This role will close on the 17th June 2021, but shortlisting may begin prior to this date.

Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check and may be be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.