Payroll Assistant

About this Opportunity

• 2 positions available 
• Fixed Term (until 29.08.2025), Full Time 
• People and Culture Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton 
• Higher Education Worker Level 4
• Total Remuneration $85,571 to $90,384 pa (including salary of $72,309 to $76,376 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

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 team.

In this role, you will provide support to staff regarding payroll and casual recruitment matters and confidently perform a range of administrative services for the Payroll team, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislative requirements pertaining to employee conditions and benefits.

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who can quickly understand new concepts, has strong communication skills, enjoys building relationships and working as part of a team, has excellent time management skills and is eager to learn new skills. 

Be Rewarded

• Generous annual and carers leave.
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning super fund).
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance.
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of Australian salary, superannuation, taxation, salary sacrifice, salary packaging and best practice (advantageous). 
• Proven planning and organisational skills with an ability to resolve problems, work with minimal supervision and maintain attention to detail. 
• Strong computer skills and proven experience with MS Office Suite (including word processing, and high proficiency in excel spreadsheets). 
• Ability to use well-developed oral, interpersonal and written skills with a strong focus on quality customer service.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Job Requisition ID: 5349

Contact Details: 

Graeme Driscoll

(07) 4930 9148

g.driscoll@cqu.edu.au

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. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

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.