Payroll and Benefits Officer

Location: Brisbane South (Nathan), Australia; hybrid mix of on-campus and work-from-home options

Salary: AUD 82,415.65–92,456.55 base salary per year plus 17% superannuation. Full package range: AUD 96,426–108,147.

Company

hirify.global is a values-led higher education institution focused on research, academic excellence, and transformative education.

What you will do

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll services across the employee lifecycle, including employee changes, leave, superannuation, salary packaging, and terminations.
• Maintain payroll and HR records with a focus on data accuracy, compliance, and integrity.
• Provide payroll advice and support to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, compliance issues, and system-related queries.
• Support payroll reconciliations, audits, system improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and the wider University community while maintaining current payroll legislation and compliance knowledge.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources, Payroll Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience administering payroll in a large and complex organisation.
• Experience interpreting industrial instruments, employment legislation, payroll taxation, and superannuation requirements.
• Full unrestricted Australian work rights are required.
• Successful candidates must complete a National criminal history check.

Culture & Benefits

• Mix of on-campus and work-from-home options with a supportive work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities and support for future study through an educational staff assistance scheme.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Internal mobility opportunities and health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives including on-campus gym facilities.
• Inclusive and respectful workplace committed to diversity and accessibility.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application with a covering letter and current CV or resume.
• Applications close Wednesday 30 September at 11:59pm.