The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join the Program Workforce Unit. The Program Workforce Unit is responsible for managing a range of workforce functions including the casual workforce employed under the QCAA Act to support the activities related to implementation of senior internal and external assessment. The Senior Payroll Officer supports Team Leaders and the Manager, Program Workforce, in coordinating and conducting a diverse range of operational and logistical projects and activities, which support programs administered by the QCAA.

Job details

What you will do

In the Senior Payroll Officer role, you will:

• Support the Team leader to ensure effective and efficient delivery of payroll services, reconciliations and advisory services
• Undertake a range of quality assurance and data entry processes to ensure to an accurate processing of casuals pay each cycle.
• Develop, implement and provide advice to managers and employees on operational policies, systems, practices and processes.
• Contribute to the design of new systems required to support the recruitment, engagement and payment of casual employees, with a focus on creativity, innovation and the use of technology.
• Prepare a range of standard and ad hoc reports from the Aurion system, manipulate this data in Excel spreadsheets, and undertake necessary actions.
• Work with the other team members and the Manager in undertaking projects across a broad range of functions.
• Assist with the delivery of training and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and training programs to meet these needs
• Maintain a knowledge and understanding of the legislative, industrial and policy framework for casual workforce management within the Queensland public sector.

What we are looking for

The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system (leads strategically)
• Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness (pursues continuous growth)
• Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice (Stimulates ideas and innovation)
• Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards (demonstrates sound governance)

This role reports to the Team Leader Program Workforce Unit. No roles report directly to this role.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• AO5_Senior Payroll Officer Aug 2025 (PDF, 170KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 215KB)
  Information Package for Applicants