INTERNAL ONLY - PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Support Services

Salary Range: Band 6 $112,055 - $123,989 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: Green Square

Our Business

Corporate Services supports, equips and helps guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach. We are committed to delivering better value by continuously improving our people, our processes and our technology. 

Our Branch

Support Services provides Council's key support services under a centralised model. ​The efficient back-of-house support ensures more resources can be focused on Council’s front-line service delivery.​​

Employee Services is part of Support Services and is made up of two core functions – Recruitment and Payroll. We work together to ensure accurate, timely pay and employee lifecycle support across Council. 

The Role

Are you a payroll expert wanting to make a substantial impact? Brisbane City Council is in search of a dedicated Payroll Specialist to bolster their team. As an integral part of the Corporate Services branch, you will handle complex payroll duties, ensuring efficiency and championing continuous improvement initiatives. This role presents an exciting chance to contribute to the Council's prosperity, refining business processes with your payroll expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence.

If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are driven by delivering exceptional service, this role beckons. Join the dynamic team at Brisbane City Council to streamline payroll operations, offer support to colleagues, and truly make a difference. Seize this opportunity to display your payroll prowess and join an esteemed organisation focused on delivering top-tier services to the community. Apply today to commence a rewarding journey as a Payroll Specialist at Brisbane City Council.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated expertise in payroll functions, including superannuation processing and tax compliance
• strong ability to manage complex payroll tasks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• exceptional communication skills to provide outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• proven track record of effectively prioritising tasks, resolving issues, and meeting tight deadlines
• ability to work collaboratively with team members, adapt to changing business needs, and showcase a strong commitment to excellence in payroll services.

 Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead (Talent Partner) on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI