We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Systems Consultant to join the MyHR Business Information and Support Unit. This Brisbane-based role will see you play a crucial part in supporting and enhancing the Department of Education's HR and payroll system landscape, ensuring it aligns with business needs and legislative requirements.

Job details

About the Department:

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

Deliver expert advice and support to optimise HR and payroll system functionality and business practices.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide expert advice on HR and payroll systems, ensuring alignment with business practices and legislative requirements.
• Support end users by investigating and resolving second-level system issues across payroll, self-service, and reporting platforms.
• Assist with system configuration, quality assurance testing, documentation, and upgrade activities.
• Identify and implement improvements to business processes and system functionality.
• Develop user support materials and deliver training and walkthroughs to build system capability.

About You:

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience:

• Sound understanding of HR/payroll systems in a government or complex organisation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outputs.
• Confident in tackling problems independently, with a readiness to learn or enhance testing abilities and documentation practices on the job.
• Demonstrated communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Familiarity with Queensland Government systems and processes.

Benefits:

This role sits within a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong service delivery. The MyHR BISU supports a variety of HR technology platforms and services across Department of Education. With a diverse workforce and a commitment to innovation, the team provides a dynamic work environment with opportunities to learn and contribute to impactful outcomes. Flexible work arrangements and professional development are encouraged.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 2-page response addressing the Leadership Competencies of the role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CO649078_25T - Role Description (PDF, 159KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants