About the role

Mater is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Payroll Services team in a permanent, full-time position based at Newstead.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with complex payrolls, multiple employment conditions, and a large workforce. Experience with UKG Workforce Management (formerly Kronos) will be highly regarded.

Salary range: $78,888 - $87,731 per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across Mater's diverse workforce.

• End-to-end payroll processing, including new starters, employment changes, leave administration, and terminations.
• Maintaining employee payroll records and ensuring payroll data integrity.
• Calculating superannuation, leave entitlements, and other payroll-related payments.
• Interpreting and applying multiple Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment conditions.
• Responding to payroll queries and providing accurate, customer-focused advice to managers and employees.
• Supporting payroll compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively within the Payroll Services team to meet processing deadlines and service standards.

About you

You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong customer service skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.

• Previous experience in an end-to-end payroll position.
• Experience working within a complex organisation with multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, superannuation, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience using payroll and workforce management systems, with UKG Workforce Management (Kronos) experience highly desirable.
• Experience using large-scale payroll systems such as Aurion, SAP, Chris21, Oracle, Workday, or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact. 

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. 

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). 

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.  

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