Part-time: between 22.8 and 30.4 hours per week
Location: Cairns | Team: People and Culture Team
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about payroll systems? Do you enjoy working collaboratively while maintaining a high level of accuracy? Join our People & Culture team at Cairns Airport as a Payroll & Systems Administrator, supporting payroll services across Cairns and Mackay Airports.
This position offers flexible working arrangements, with the opportunity to work between 3 to 4 days per week (or 22.8 to 30.4 hours per week), making it ideal for someone seeking balance while contributing meaningfully to a dynamic team.
Role Highlights
This key role works closely with our external payroll provider, Employment Hero, to coordinate fortnightly payroll processing and ensure compliance with all relevant employment conditions. You'll also be the go-to expert for payroll-related queries and provide training and support to our team and line managers.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and process accurate fortnightly payroll in collaboration with Employment Hero
* Ensure compliance with superannuation, tax, and Enterprise Agreements
* Act as HRIS (Employment Hero) System Administrator
* Provide expert advice on payroll and superannuation matters, including Enterprise Agreement interpretation
* Training and support to line managers and team members on payroll and system usage
* Maintain employee records and ensure data integrity
* Administer ATO Single Touch Payroll and Superannuation Reports
* Conduct regular audits, reporting, and end-of-financial-year processes
* Prepare communications and support documentation for payroll matters
Attributes We Value
* Team player mindset with a commitment to supporting colleagues.
* Ability to embody the core values of Cairns Airport:
Safety every day: We create a safe, secure and healthy culture for our people and customers.
Do the right thing: We are accountable and do what is honest and ethical, demonstrating integrity, and worthy of the trust of others.
Strengthen community: Strengthen and invest in those around us, the teams we work in and the communities we operate in.
Create value: In collaboration with others, we create positive organisational, social, environmental and economic value.
Care always: Care, service, compassion and respect guide the way we operate at all levels, with all people.
Think ahead: Boldy approach the future through curiosity, adaptation and creativity.
About You
* Proven payroll experience with high attention to detail
* Experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements in a payroll context
* Strong communication skills and ability to support and train others
* Solid understanding of HR systems; Employment Hero experience desirable
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* A collaborative, customer-focused approach
Eligibiility
* Unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card.
Cairns Airport Employee Benefits
* Benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, wellness days, and long service benefits.
* Work at a critical infrastructure hub in a high-impact, purpose-driven role.
* Enjoy a collaborative, values-led team that celebrates innovation and professionalism.
* Free 24/7 airport parking for work and personal use
* Free access to employee wellbeing and mental health support
* Behind-the-scenes tours of the terminal, airside areas, and properties
* A fun, social team culture with events throughout the year
* Free tickets to sponsored events and discounts at airport shops
Cairns Airport is dedicated to building a diverse team that mirrors the community we serve. We value inclusivity and diversity and welcome people who support and model the behaviours we promote in our workforce. We actively encourage applications from First Nations people, candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist your participation in the recruitment process.