About Us People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours? Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters Our payroll team ensures every employee is paid accurately and on time, making a real impact on people’s lives. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement are valued. If you love detail, enjoy helping others, and want to be part of a team that drives trust and reliability, this is the place for you! Why Join WMQ’s Payroll Team? Flexible roles – Choose from full-time or part-time permanent with hybrid (office/WFH) options Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being Free and Secure Car Parking – No more paid parking Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work Your Role as Payroll Specialist In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll for our people, supported by an experienced Payroll Lead. You’ll maintain and enhance our payroll systems, stay aligned with legislation, and contribute to process improvements that make a real impact. You’ll proactively identify and problem solve payroll system issues. While looking for more efficient ways to enhance payroll systems and processes, driving continuous improvement. This position offers variety, of combining technical payroll expertise with administrative support, giving you the chance to grow your skills in a collaborative, supportive environment. You’ll deliver payroll services for our people by: Assist in the maintenance, configuration and testing of relevant system configuration and updates for payroll-relevant systems (Aurion, Mirus and some aspects of Workday) Work collaboratively with colleagues and vendors on other WMQ systems that interface with or impact Aurion such as Mirus, Alaycare and Workday. Work in collaboration with P&C leaders and project team to implement and maximise use and effectiveness of Workday. Assist with processing the fortnightly payroll including payment of wages, superannuation and leave using the Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Establish and process new staff and various termination payments Interpret and provide advice on Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, Awards and other employment and payroll legislation. Assist with the running and analysis of fortnightly, monthly and end of financial year reports and reconciliations. Prepare letters and correspondence for employee pay matters as required. What We’re Looking For Demonstrated knowledge of payroll operations and practices, and ability to process a payroll in an accurate and timely manner Demonstrated knowledge and use of Human Resource/Payroll Information Systems. Sound knowledge of taxation, superannuation and payroll legislation and ability to interpret Awards and Agreements. Skilled in running and analysing payroll reports (fortnightly, monthly, EOFY). Ability to identify and resolve payroll system issues and proactive in finding ways to improve processes and minimise risk. Experience with Aurion, Mirus, and Workday (or similar HRIS platforms) Ability to maintain, configure, and test payroll-related systems Essential Requirements Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work Ready to Join Us? Be part of something meaningful. Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day. Click Apply today! Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy. Why WMQ? We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members: Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace! Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
