Posted 10d ago

Junior Payroll Officer

Randstad Newstead QLD 4006

Contract Permanent
Base pay
$75,000 - $85,000

Key points we found

  • Join a small, experienced payroll team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
  • Process payroll-related tasks including onboarding and employee queries.
  • Work in a modern office with hybrid flexibility after training.

About our client:

Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client, an established energy services business based in Fortitude Valley. They are seeking an enthusiastic Payroll Officer to join their small, highly experienced team on a 6-month fixed-term basis, with strong potential for extension or permanency.

What’s on offer?

  • 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension or permanency
  • Competitive salary of $75k to $85k + Super (commensurate with experience)
  • Fortitude Valley location with easy access to trains and buses
  • Modern, beautiful office environment with an excellent culture
  • Hybrid flexibility with 1 day WFH (after initial training)
  • Mentorship from a kind, approachable and people-first manager

About the role:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager and working within a knowledgeable team, your duties will include:

  • Updating and maintaining employee records
  • New starter onboarding and employee file maintenance
  • Processing terminations, redundancies and leave
  • Responding to employee queries in a timely manner
  • Developing an understanding of award interpretation
  • Handling inquiries and resolving payroll-related issues

About you:

This role is ideal for a candidate early in their payroll career or a recent graduate with some exposure to payroll or accounts.

  • Eager to learn and develop within a professional environment
  • Previous experience in a payroll or accounts-focused role or a recent Accounting or HR graduate
  • High level of attention to detail and a proactive attitude
  • Full and unlimited Australian working rights

To be considered for this position please hit ‘Apply’ or with any questions please contact:

Allyce McAnally | Principal Consultant | 0466 772 563 | [email protected]

Other opportunities?

Randstad is currently partnering with multiple organisations across a wide variety of industry sectors. If this position is not quite what you are looking for, we encourage you to still submit an application or call us to learn more about other opportunities we may have available and not advertised.

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
AUTOMATED PAYROLL
AWARD INTERPRETATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
employee records management
MICROSOFT OFFICE

Perks & benefits
Hybrid flexibility with 1 day WFH
Mentorship from an approachable manager

More details
Expiring date
19 Jul 2026
Date posted
20 Apr 2026
Category
Accounting
Occupation
Payroll Officer
Contract type
Contract
Work type
Permanent
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Randstad

Privately held company
Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, with Asia-Pacific operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Australia and New Zealand. Our Australian business has been supporting people and organisations in realising their true potential, helping find the best permanent and contracting talent across industries. Human connection is at the heart of our business.

Our personal approach, supported by state-of-the-art technology, is what sets us apart in the world of work. We express this with as being Human Forward.

Looking for your next move? Let’s have a chat, or visit www.randstad.com.au for jobs with Australia’s leading employers.
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$75k - $85k
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