Payroll Assistant

• Casual
• Work/Life Balance
• $55.19 per hour (LGIA Stream A Level 2) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Do you have strong attention to details, numerical data entry skills, and are you looking for an opportunity to be involved in payroll functions?

The Payroll Unit is seeking a proactive and motivated team member to join the team on a casual basis.

The ideal applicant will be available to work every second Tuesday and Wednesday morning, with flexibility to provide additional support and relief coverage for team members during periods of leave. Flexibility and availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are highly desirable.

In this busy role, you will assist the payroll team with the administration and processing of weekly timesheets and other payroll documentation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payroll operations.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Proactive approach and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Must have flexible availability
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess a high level of accuracy and ability to work within a fast paced / high volume work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage your time effectively to ensure you achieve your goals within the required timeframes.
• Experience in a payroll environment is highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 1-2  Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

• Experience in administration, with the ability to process a high volume of tasks accurately with a high-level attention to detail.
• Communication and interpersonal skills with experience providing quality customer service.
• Demonstrated ability maintain a high degree of confidentiality and to work closely with a small team to achieve multiple organisational outcomes within a deadline driven environment.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 14 September 2026 at Midnight (AEST)