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Working at CQUniversity
CQUniversity's People and Culture Directorate provides a diverse range of human resource, industrial relations, payroll, superannuation and support services for our staff.
The Directorate's Payroll Operations team is currently seeking applications from motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical professionals to join their office in Rockhampton.
This is an ideal opportunity to get your foot in the door at CQUniversity, one of Australia's leading education and research institutions, and to be a part of our team's exciting expansion as we take on a variety of innovative payroll projects.
Ready to bring your payroll expertise or start your payroll career with CQUniversity?
Be Rewarded
17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave*
7.25 hours engaged service leave
Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Position Requirements
Strong computer skills and proven experience with MS Office Suite (including word processing, and high proficiency in excel spreadsheets).
Knowledge and understanding of Australian salary, superannuation, taxation, salary sacrifice, salary packaging and best practice.
Excellent time management skills including the ability to plan, set priorities and meet deadlines combined with the flexibility to alter priorities to meet changing deadlines.
Proven attention to detail and the ability to solve problems and use good judgement.
Previous experience working within a large Human Resource and Payroll operating system.
Strong financial literacy with the ability to interpret and analyse payroll data, reconcile accounts, and apply sound financial judgement in decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to apply and interpret Enterprise Agreements (EA) and legislation in conjunction with payroll and financial processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Well-developed oral, interpersonal, and written skills with a focus on the provision of quality customer service.
Position Description
For further information about this position, please refer to the relevant Position Description below.
Apply now
Indicate your preferred position(s):
Payroll Assistant (HEW 4)
Or express interest in being considered for both.
Applications Close:11:59pm, Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
Job Requisition ID:6447
When submitting your application, please include:Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.
Work Rights:Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.
CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.
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