The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our friendly team at the MSF Sugar South Johnstone Mill, located approximately 10km from Innisfail.
This permanent full-time role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career in payroll while being supported by experienced colleagues and ongoing training.
As part of our Payroll team, you will help ensure the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll services for our workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately process payroll transactions including timesheets, salaries, leave, onboarding, terminations, and adjustments.
- Assist with preparing reconciliations and reports for superannuation, tax, and other government requirements.
- Ability to learn, interpret and apply enterprise agreements, awards, and company policies.
- Help investigate and resolve payroll queries.
- Support the design, preparation, and distribution of payroll-related information.
- Work collaboratively with a supportive payroll team.
What we’re looking for
We encourage both experienced payroll professionals and those at the beginning of their payroll journey to apply, bringing enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
- High proficiency (or willingness to develop proficiency) in payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures.
- Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn and develop payroll knowledge.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Confidence with numbers and basic IT systems.
- Experience using SAP Payroll System (desirable but not essential).
If you’re organised, motivated, and looking to start or further your career in payroll, we’d love to hear from you.
Culture
At MSF Sugar, we value more than just skills—we seek individuals who embody our core company values in their daily work:
- Excellence – Striving for continuous improvement and outstanding performance.
- Innovation – Embracing new ideas and smarter solutions.
- Integrity – Acting with honesty and strong moral principles.
- Trustworthiness – Building confidence through reliability and consistency.
- Care & Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions and supporting those around us.
We are committed to fostering a workplace culture where these values drive success, collaboration, and a positive impact on our industry.
What We Offer
Joining MSF Sugar means becoming part of a team that prioritises safety, well-being, and professional growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- A Supportive Team Culture – Work with passionate and collaborative colleagues.
- Strong Safety Commitment – Your well-being is our top priority.
- Partner Discounts – Enjoy savings on various products and services.
- Company-Supplied Uniforms & PPE – We provide the gear you need to work safely and comfortably.
- Health and Wellness – Access resources that support your physical and mental well-being.
Our Company
MSF Sugar is a leading agribusiness company – we are an integrated grower, processor, marketer and exporter of raw sugar and supplier of renewable energy. MSF Sugar, whose heritage in Australia spans more than 125 years, envisions a future that centres on being a leader in the biofutures sector. With multimillion-dollar investments in green power plants, novel farming systems and agricultural infrastructure, together with our grower partners, we are committed to developing the sugarcane industry in Australia.
Our Corporate Head Office is located in Gordonvale, just south of Cairns, and our major milling assets are located in the Far North. Internationally, we are part of the Thai-based Mitr Phol Group. Our current assets include three sugar mills, which are located at Gordonvale, South Johnstone and the Tablelands, supporting infrastructure (including cane railway networks), agricultural property and water rights to support our cane growing activities.
In addition to our milling and farming operations, we have built an $86M green energy power station at our Tablelands Sugar Mill. The power station uses a 100% renewable sugarcane fibre known as bagasse to produce 24 megawatts of electricity – which, after commissioning, will be enough to power every house in the Tablelands region.
As the Tropical North Queensland Regional Winner for the Queensland Training Awards 2025 - Larger Employer of the Year! This is an exciting chance to be part of an organisation recognised for its commitment to employee training, development, and excellence.
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing.
For more information, please contact May Giles by email at ********@msfsugar.com.au
📌 Payroll Officer
🏢 MSF Sugar
📍 Cairns