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Payroll Officer

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Canberra, ACT
A$81,268.20-$89,799.32 p/a + 12% super
Accounting → Payroll
Full-time
Hybrid

Posted 2 days ago


Position Number: 8106 Location: Queanbeyan

The Package: $81,268.2 - $89,799.32 gross per annum + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 11 of the QPRC Salary System 2025).

Full time – 35 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements may apply.

Looking to apply your payroll processing skills and top‑tier customer service to a dynamic Council environment? Join our small, collaborative People & Culture team and ensure every pay‑cycle is accurate, timely and compliant.

In this role you will:

· Execute fortnightly payroll processing, including maintenance of Council’s salary system and superannuation payments.

· Deliver expert payroll advice on Council policies and Award interpretation through high‑quality customer service via face‑to‑face, telephone and email.

· Assist with the management and operation of Council’s salary system, including data entry & reconciliations.

· Collaborate closely with a small, supportive team to deliver high quality service

· Assist with report writing and analysis

We are looking for someone who:

· Has proven payroll processing experience and strong proficiency with electronic HR information systems and payroll software, preferably within Tech One.

· Excels in customer service and communication, both written and verbal, across multiple mediums.

· Is a highly organised, detail‑oriented and collaborative team player with ability to meet tight deadlines.

· Proficient with Microsoft suite of applications.

Working with us: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a critical role at Council and observe the output of their work within the community. Council offers professional development opportunities through training courses on offer to all staff. Staff members also have access to corporate discounts and benefits.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Kirsty Randall

Team Leader, Payroll

(02) 6285 6325

Closing date: 9:00am Monday, 25 August 2025


About Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Canberra, ACT, Australia
Government & Defence
501-1000 employees

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is the largest employer in our local government area with more than 520 staff employed across Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat.

Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of the fastest growing inland regional centres in NSW and we are always updating our processes, plans and programs to support our community’s needs.

We are a diverse organisation with roles on our roads, in parks, at the pool or in an office and we run 39 key services which are broken up into 117 programs. These services meet the varied needs of our community from water and sewer connections and waste collections through to community events and libraries.

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