INTERNAL ONLY - PAYROLL CONSULTANT

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Support Services

Salary Range: Band 5 $95,346 - $108,078 + 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

The Payroll Consultant at Brisbane City Council plays a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services to all employees. With a focus on quality and efficiency, the consultant utilises their technical expertise to carry out complex tasks within the payroll process. Working closely with the Payroll Team Leader, the consultant is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. From handling off-cycle pay runs to conducting quality assurance reviews, the consultant prioritises tasks effectively to resolve any issues promptly and maintain compliance with legislative requirements.

Moreover, the Payroll Consultant is actively involved in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in payroll services and other related human resource functions. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills to negotiate, provide advice, and document payroll processes accurately. By proactively contributing to team direction, giving and receiving feedback, and achieving agreed performance standards, the Payroll Consultant fosters a culture of performance excellence within the Council's payroll operations.

To be successful you will have:

• strong experience in conducting payroll activities within a large and complex organisation
• knowledge of human resource management systems, particularly in relation to payroll functions
• demonstrated ability to handle high-volume transactions accurately in a demanding customer service environment
• excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective negotiation and problem-solving
• proven organisational skills to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality work output.

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