17344T | Payroll and HR Officer (Not-for-profit – Ipswich)

A temporary opportunity has become available with a not-for-profit organisation that provides a broad range of innovative and responsive services for people with a disability and Older Australians across Ipswich, Somerset and Lockyer regions. We are seeking an experienced Payroll and HR Officer to provide administration support to the team and contribute to payroll functions, compliance in renewables, workplace health and safety support and onboarding requirements.

Reporting to the Manager in Systems Support, key responsibilities include:

• Manage and process end‑to‑end payroll, ensuring accuracy, timely completion, and compliance with all legislative and organisational requirements.
• Track expiry dates and ensure timely renewal of Blue/Yellow Cards, First Aid, CPR, and other required credentials.
• Coordinate training bookings, reminders, and follow‑ups to keep all staff compliant.
• Produce compliance reports and elevate risks or overdue items.
• Maintain accurate HR records and manage electronic and paper filing.
• Support staff in reporting WHS incidents and ensure accurate documentation and follow‑up.
• Communicate with support workers regarding shift changes, availability, and roster updates.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should demonstrate:

• Experience in end‑to‑end payroll is essential.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements within disability, community, or care sectors.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage high‑volume administrative tasks and competing deadlines.
• Confident communication skills for liaising with staff at all levels.
• Experience with HRIS, rostering, or compliance tracking systems (desirable).
• Experience working within the SCHADS Award.

Please note that due to the nature of the work, the successful applicant must supply a National Police Check (less than three months old) and obtain a Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment before commencing employment. Eligibility to meet the requirements of an NDIS Worker Clearance Card (Yellow card) is also mandatory. In accordance with the requirements of funding bodies the successful applicant must never have been convicted of an indictable offence or have been bankrupt or have any arrangement or composition with creditors.

Please submit your application today. If you do have any specific questions regarding this opportunity, please contact our recruitment team on 3812 2920 (or email sharyn@topoffice.com.au).