AO3 Payroll Officer Required for immediate start in Townsville. Your new company Hays Recruitment Townsville is proud to partner with a government organisation which specialises in youth support services. Their Townsville branch is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer for an immediate start to join their busy and dedicated team. Your new role As the Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the processing of staff payroll requirements, guaranteeing all employees are paid correctly and on time, ensuring all compliance & legislation that governs the terms and conditions of employment in Queensland are met under the relevant awards, and entering data with accuracy and precision. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following: The ability to carry out accurate preparation or completion of scheduled payroll and special pay runs as and when required, by ensuring eligibility of leave and associated payments, correct costing and appropriate approvals have been applied. Undertake timely and accurate processing of timesheets, and associated payroll entries (e.g., leave forms) and allowances to generate employee pays, and relevant reports in accordance with approved payroll claims. Calculate and process termination payments as and when required. Competent in coordinating, monitoring and preparing reports for all job and plant costs as required. Be able to execute efficient administration of payroll information, whilst ensuring accurate and confidential records are always maintained by filing hard and soft copy employee records. The ability to learn new systems quickly and work well within a team environment. Ability to pass a criminal history check and hold a Working with Children's Blue Card. What you'll get in return If you are successful in this role, you will gain a fantastic temporary opportunity with the possibility of extension for a prominent and active Queensland State government department. You will undertake a temporary, Monday - Friday position, for an immediate start. The general spread of working hours within 8am-5.30pm, and you will receive an attractive AO3 pay Super. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Kerry.Martin@Hays.com.au, or call Kerry Martin now on 07 4417 1151. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.