Payroll Officer

About the Role

Join Youturn as a Payroll Officer and be an integral part of delivering precise and timely payroll services throughout the organisation. Your responsibilities will include end-to-end payroll management, maintaining employee payroll records, assisting with payroll reconciliations, and providing prompt support related to payroll queries from staff and management.

Working closely with the Payroll Coordinator and the Finance team, you will contribute to ensuring payroll processes maintain compliance, efficiency, and high accuracy with professionalism.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process payroll-related transactions such as onboarding new hires, changes in employment status, leave applications, allowances, deductions, and terminations.
• Support and execute fortnightly payroll processing to guarantee employees receive accurate and timely payments.
• Maintain and update employee payroll files and system records.
• Apply the appropriate awards, payroll legislation, tax, and superannuation rules during payroll processing.
• Assist in performing payroll reconciliations, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.
• Manage payroll-related inquiries professionally and provide timely responses to employees and supervisors.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies found within payroll data.
• Support audits, maintain accurate records, and assist with statutory reporting pertaining to payroll.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance payroll workflows and service quality.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, Finance teams, and other departments to achieve excellent service delivery.

Required Skills and Experience

• Prior experience working as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator, or in a similar payroll support role.
• Proven track record of processing payroll transactions accurately within deadline-driven environments.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and administrative processes.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to handle confidential employee information appropriately.
• Experience with payroll data reconciliation and discrepancy identification.
• Strong communication capabilities coupled with a customer-focused approach to handling payroll queries.
• Excellent organisational skills, including task prioritisation and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Understanding of modern awards, enterprise agreements, and payroll compliance frameworks.
• Experience working in a not-for-profit, community service, healthcare, or similarly regulated setting.
• Relevant educational qualifications in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields.

About Youturn

Youturn is a trusted non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations across Australia. We aim to create stronger communities and positive life impacts for people facing significant challenges through safe, respectful, and fulfilling opportunities.

Our culture emphasizes integrity, inclusivity, respect, ongoing learning, and stewardship. We provide a supportive and collaborative workplace where contributions are valued, and your payroll expertise directly supports the delivery of life-changing community services.

Additional Information

• Location: Tewantin, Queensland, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
• Salary: $85797 per year
• Application Closes: 7th August 2026
• Date Posted: 24th July 2026