AO3 Payroll Officer

Government & Defence

About the Company

Davidson is working with a Queensland Government organisation, seeking an AO3 Human Resource Services professional to join their Brisbane-based team.


About the Role

Based in Brisbane, this is a temporary full-time opportunity until 24 December 2025 within the Human Resource Services team. This role provides operational and administrative support across a range of HR activities and contributes to the effective delivery of people services across the organisation.

  • Provide high-quality administrative and operational support across a range of human resource functions, including recruitment, appointment, and employment lifecycle activities.
  • Accurately prepare and process HR documentation, correspondence and records in accordance with legislation, policy and procedural requirements.
  • Maintain human resource information systems and databases, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality and timely updates.
  • Respond to routine HR enquiries from internal stakeholders, providing accurate information, advice or referrals as required.
  • Assist with recruitment activities, including advertising, shortlisting coordination, interview scheduling and pre-employment checks.
  • Support payroll and establishment processes by preparing relevant forms and liaising with payroll providers where required.
  • Contribute to the delivery of HR services by meeting deadlines and service standards in a high-volume environment.
  • Assist HR practitioners with projects, audits and reporting as required.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industrial instruments, policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
  • Work collaboratively within the HR Services team to support continuous improvement of processes and service delivery.


About You

  • Experience working in an administrative or HR support role, ideally within a large or public-sector organisation.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
  • Proficiency in using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • A collaborative and customer-focused approach to service delivery.

The Benefits

  • $51.12 per hour + Super
  • Government Contract
  • Located in Brisbane CBD



How to apply

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Natalee (Natalee.thorpe@davidsonwp.com), quoting reference JN -052026-43243.

Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com

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Work type:  Contractor

Date posted:  07-May-2026

Location:  Brisbane CBD - Queensland

Reference:  JN -052026-43243

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