Payroll Officer

Join a collaborative and supportive team with a meaningful purpose and take your career to new heights with the RFDS (Queensland Section)!

Classifications

• Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
• Administration
• Full-time

Key points

• Competitive salary + Tax free benefits up to $18,550
• Hybrid working arrangements & FREE airport parking!
• Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team!

Description

Due to exciting internal projects and organisation growth, an opportunity has become available for a Payroll Officer to help support our team on a full-time, max term basis.
  
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the team’s success by offering payroll and administrative support, ensuring compliance, and helping to achieve accuracy in every payroll cycle!
  
As Payroll Officer, your role will assist with the smooth and accurate processing of the fortnightly payroll, for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) employees while enabling team members to work on essential project deliverables.
  
You will report directly to the Payroll Lead and be responsible for:

• Assisting with the accurate and timely processing of fortnightly pay runs.
• Prepare and analyse reports.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records.
• Respond to, support and resolve payroll queries.
• Support the Payroll team with administrative tasks as required
• Support the implementation of the new Payroll/HRIS system

Who we are looking for:
We’re seeking a versatile individual who is excited to contribute to a high-performing, supportive team, all while having fun! With a positive, can-do attitude, you’ll meet the following criteria:

• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative or finance role
• A proven ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Experience with payroll systems and understanding of related processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and OneNote
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, with a strong focus on providing high-quality service and attention to detail

Why Join us?
We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in remote, rural, and regional Australia. By joining the RFDS (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:

• Work with a great team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
• Attractive Salary + Superannuation
• Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,500, increasing your take home pay
• We will provide you with the training you need to succeed in this role!
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Opportunity to be a part of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service team!
• Access to our newly launched Fitness Passport (for staff and family members) that provides discounted gym and health centre access

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)
The RFDS is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations.  In Queensland, the RFDS employs more than 500 people ranging from pilots, doctors, nurses, engineers, allied health professionals, and a variety of administration and support services roles.
  
With several initiatives on the horizon, and projects in the pipeline, now is the time to join the RFDS (Queensland Section) and be part of our Towards 100 Strategy!
  
Interested? 
To discuss opportunities within the RFDS (Queensland Section) please contact Deb Frankel on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au  

Applications close on the 24th of April 2025, however, shortlisting will commence prior to this date, so please do not delay applying!
  
Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.