Senior Payroll Officer

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to deliver accurate, compliant, and high-quality payroll services while providing specialist payroll expertise across the organisation. Based at Newstead, this is a maximum-term contracts (12 months).

As a subject matter expert, you will manage complex payroll matters, champion compliance, support continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor team members to ensure service excellence.

Salary range: $93,103 - $102,572 per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Interpret and apply awards, EBAs, legislation, taxation, and employment conditions.
• Resolve complex payroll issues and act as an escalation point for enquiries.
• Conduct audits, reconciliations, and data integrity checks.
• Partner with Finance, HR Systems, and Rostering teams to improve payroll processes.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement required process and system updates.
• Coach and mentor Payroll Officers and contribute to team capability development.
• Lead and support payroll improvement projects, system upgrades, and change initiatives.

About you

• Extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, EBAs, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience resolving complex payroll issues and driving process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coaching skills.
• Experience using Aurion, Kronos, and payroll reconciliation tools.
• A collaborative approach with a strong focus on accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

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

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.  

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.