Payroll Team Leader

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• People and Culture Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 6
• Total Remuneration $110,541 to $119,053 pa (including salary of $93,409 to $100,602 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 delivers quality human resources services, supporting staff across payroll, recruitment, employee relations and workforce development. This includes ensuring compliance with employment legislation and enterprise agreements, accurate payroll delivery and fostering a positive workplace culture.

As Payroll Team Leader, you will lead a high-performing payroll team to ensure accurate, timely processing of payroll for all staff. Your primary objective will be to mentor and guide team members, maintain compliance with legislation and enterprise agreements, and resolve complex payroll queries. You will work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders to ensure data integrity, operational efficiency and continuous process improvement.

We are seeking a proactive, detail-focused professional with strong leadership skills and extensive payroll experience, ideally with knowledge of systems such as Apay/Ascender or SAP Success Factors.

At CQUniversity, you will join a supportive team committed to excellence, where your work will directly contribute to delivering an exceptional employee experience across the University.

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 (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams and mentoring staff to achieve high performance.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and enterprise agreements.
• Proven ability to manage complex processes and deliver accurate, timely and compliant outcomes.
• High-level analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills with a focus on process improvement.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Apay/Ascender or SAP Success Factors) and MS Office applications.

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, Wednesday, 13 August 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6343

Contact Details: 

Lisa Harth

(07) 4930 6539

l.harth@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.

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