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Payroll Advisor

Applications closing on 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM

• Reference number2637
• Job TypeTemporary Full Time
• PackageQLGIA (Stream A) Level 4 - $90,398 p/a pro rata

The Role

Livingstone Shire Council is seeking an experienced payroll professional who combines strong technical payroll knowledge with exceptional attention to detail and a customer-focused approach. You'll have experience delivering end-to-end payroll services, interpreting Awards, Certified Agreements and legislation, and providing accurate advice to employees and leaders.

What You Will Be Doing:

You'll be confident using payroll systems and Microsoft Office, enjoy solving problems, and have a continuous improvement mindset that helps drive efficiency and service excellence.

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing, including employee onboarding, timesheets, leave transactions, payroll adjustments, terminations and payroll payments.
• Provide expert advice and support to employees and leaders on payroll matters, including the interpretation of Awards, Certified Agreements and Council policies.
• Maintain payroll records and systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Prepare and analyse payroll reports to support compliance, audits and organisational decision-making.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll processes, systems, efficiency and the employee experience.

What You will bring:

You will be a proactive and collaborative team player who can manage competing priorities, maintain strict confidentiality and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience delivering accurate end-to-end payroll services in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards and Certified Agreements, with the ability to interpret and apply them confidently.
• Exceptional attention to detail, numeracy skills and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach, coupled with a commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and continuous improvement

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Benefits

• Fortnightly RDOs - because balance matters and we value work/life balance
• Salary packing options - to help you make the most of your earnings.
• 12.5% employer superannuation – we’re invested in your future
• A values-driven culture  - where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are more than just words—they’re how we work, every day.