Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The People Portfolio at UniSQ plays a key role in shaping and supporting a culture and work environment which puts people at the centre of organisational design, function and decision-making. As a team of high-calibre professional's, we partner with the business to support the delivery of UniSQ’s strategic plan by delivering on the people, change and associated performance goals here at the University.

What you'll do

As a Payroll Services Officer, you will play a key role in the delivery of all payroll related functions including the preparing of casual appointments and processing of employee entitlements. In addition, you will:

• Provide payroll related information, advice, and support to clients on the interpretation and implementation of relevant HR policy and procedure.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to understand their people and payroll needs.
• Prepare a range of employment related correspondence and payroll documentation.
• Ensure that PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) data is maintained in a timely and accurate way so that critical deadlines are met.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team to ensure appropriate levels of compliant quality service are delivered to our people.

What will help you succeed

Key to your success in this role will be your ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality, combined with your commitment to providing high quality client service and advice. In addition, you will have:

• A relevant Diploma or Certificate IV level qualification and/or relevant experience in a payroll role.
• An ability to understand and interpret established payroll and HR policies and procedures within a large organisation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the use of Human Capital Management (HCM) systems or another large database along with sound IT skills; and
• An ability to work effectively in a team environment and organise and prioritise your own work activities in order to meet established deadlines.

For further information about this role, please contact Bec Waterfall, Manager (Payroll Services) via (07) 4631 1878 email [email protected].

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference No: 0076_04/25

Location: Toowoomba campus

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $90,773 to $102,949 pa (includes salary range of $76,699 to $86,986 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Thursday, 8 May 2025 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.