Payroll Advisor

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. 

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. 

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. 

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will join a collaborative and high-performing payroll team responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and customer-focused payroll services across a large and diverse organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex payroll matters, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service. You will play a key role in the end-to-end processing of a large fortnightly payroll while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and strengthen payroll operations.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will make a meaningful impact. You'll gain exposure to diverse payroll challenges, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

If you are an experienced payroll professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional payroll services and looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Bring to the Role

You are a knowledgeable and proactive payroll professional with a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and service excellence. You enjoy working collaboratively, building positive stakeholder relationships, and using your expertise to navigate and resolve complex payroll issues.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior payroll or payroll-related position, with strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing and contemporary payroll legislation.
• A sound understanding of employment conditions, Awards, Enterprise Agreements, leave entitlements, taxation, superannuation, and statutory payroll obligations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, compliant, and high-quality payroll outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical payroll deadlines within a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate, interpret, and resolve complex payroll matters.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a customer-focused approach to supporting employees, leaders, and colleagues.
• The ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and business functions.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes, efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise HR and payroll systems will be advantageous.

What we can offer

We have continuing and fixed-term opportunities based at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary 

HEW 6 - Base range - $94,966.18 - $101,295.51 + 17% superannuation. Full package range - $111,110.42 - $118,515.75.

Why join Griffith? 

 

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please contact Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 31st July at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.