As the Principal Payroll Advisor – Payroll Optimisation Program, you’ll play a key role in transforming payroll services within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. If you’re passionate about continuous improvement and innovation, this role offers the opportunity to lead process enhancements, refine practices, and drive meaningful change. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, stay ahead of industry advancements, and make a real impact on service delivery. This is your chance to take your career to the next level while shaping the future of payroll operations!

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About the Team/Organisation

Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is committed to creating connected communities in a sustainable, thriving, and inclusive Queensland. Our Payroll Services team plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely management of payroll for the department's workforce. We are dedicated to excellence through a focus on risk management, capacity building, and continuous improvement. TMR values diversity
and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to join our team.
Benefits
At TMR, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where you can grow and develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will have access to:
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary with superannuation and leave loading benefits.

About the Role
As the Principal Payroll Advisor - Payroll Optimisation Program, you will lead and coordinate the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of endto- end payroll services. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement by enhancing payroll processes and service delivery, while proactively identifying and implementing business improvement opportunities through the review and
refinement of policies, practices, and procedures. It involves fostering strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, partners, and service providers to achieve shared goals.

This is a temporary, fixed-term AO7 position until 30 September 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Skills & Experience
To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
• Proven experience in leading process improvement initiatives within payroll services or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of payroll concepts, principles, and frameworks, particularly in large organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to navigate complex environments and drive change.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, with the ability to implement creative solutions.

Mandatory Requirements:
• A criminal history check will be conducted, and satisfactory clearance must be received prior to commencement.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:
• A degree or equivalent qualification in accounting, business management, or human resources.
• Membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or a similar professional body.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668984/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025

Further information

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

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Documents

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• Applicant guide (Word, 618KB)
  
  
  668984 25 Role Description (Word, 577KB)
  Role Description