Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why?Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
Job Description
About the Opportunity
Reporting into the Manager, Payroll you will provide expert advice and support across payroll, superannuation, salary packaging, and staff benefits. In this role, you’ll lead the preparation, reconciliation, and finalisation of the fortnightly pay cycle, manage salary adjustments, resolve errors, and recover overpayments where needed.
You'll also act as a key contact for staff and managers, providing guidance on payroll matters and liaising with external superannuation and salary packaging providers to ensure accurate and compliant outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Finalise fortnightly payroll, including salary adjustments, superannuation reconciliation, and error resolution.
* Manage salary overpayments and coordinate repayment processes.
* Process off-cycle payments and bank file transfers.
* Administer salary packaging and superannuation transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
* Provide expert advice and support on salary packaging and super to staff, and liaise with external providers.
* Monitor data integrity and support audit requirements.
* Deliver staff information sessions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
About you
* The occupant of this position will hold a degree plus relevant knowledge and experience in payroll administration and related functions, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.
What we can offer
This is full time fixed term opportunity until 31/04/2026 based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.
HEW 6 Salary – Base range - $91,843.49 - $97,694.71 + 17% super. Full package range - $107,456.89 - $114,618.72.
Additional Information
Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
* Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
* Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
* Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
* Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
* Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
* Opportunities for internal mobility
* Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
* A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the
qualifications
above and the position description.
* Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on l.whitworth@griffith.edu.au
Closing date: Sunday 3rd August @ 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.