Payroll Officer

4 days ago

Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia Lives Lived Well Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About Lives Lived Well

At Lives Lived Well, we've been supporting people impacted by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years. We also provide services for mental health, gambling concerns, and support for people transitioning from correctional centres. As a values-driven organisation focused on clinical excellence and innovation, we're growing fast—and we'd love you to be part of our journey.

Your Opportunity

Join Lives Lived Well at a pivotal moment as we embark on a transformational journey to modernise our payroll systems and processes. As Payroll Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of how we deliver payroll services—helping to implement new technology, streamline workflows, and ensure our people are supported through change.

You'll be more than a payroll expert: you'll be a valued partner in the collaborative Finance and People & Culture teams, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external providers. This is your chance to contribute ideas, drive continuous improvement, and help set new standards for service excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited by the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Process end-to-end payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Maintain payroll records and data integrity
  • Respond to payroll-related queries from staff
  • Interpret and apply relevant awards (SCHADS, Nursing Awards)
  • Compliance of Superannuation, PAYG, Salary Sacrifice, Portable Long Service Leave, Workers' Compensation and Maternity Leave.
  • Prepare and submit payroll reports
  • Support onboarding and offboarding from a payroll perspective
  • Participate in planning, continuous improvement, and team meetings
  • Build strong relationships across business units and with external providers

What You'll Bring

  • Experience in end-to-end payroll processing (500+ staff)
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards, and compliance
  • Experience with payroll systems
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with intermediate skills in MS Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and time management skills
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Queensland Driver's Licence
  • Willingness to undergo a Criminal History and Financial Check

Desirable:

  • Experience in payroll system implementation/upgrade project

Why Work for Lives Lived Well?

We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and flexible workplace where your wellbeing and professional growth are valued.

Benefits include:


•   Five extra paid leave days per year


•   Hybrid working arrangements


•   Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay


•    Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


•    Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools

Ready to Apply?

For more information or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact

Applications close 5:00pm on Sunday 23rd November, but we'll be interviewing as we go and may close early.

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community, including First Peoples.

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