About the Department of Education The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About the Role As the Administrative Officer you will work as a member of a team of officers processing payroll related matters for employees of the department. The Administrative Officer, Payroll Services reports to the Senior Payroll Services Officer. Positions are located in our Brisbane City office (located in Mary Street) and Mt Gravatt office (located just across from Garden City shopping centre) and are available for immediate start for a period of three (3) months, unless otherwise determined. Flexible work arrangements will be available after a period of training. Your Responsibilities After training your responsibilities will include: Providing data entry, general computing, administrative services using the department's payroll system and the Microsoft office. Responding to enquiries from clients Sorting, distributing and tracking payroll correspondence. Adhering to departmental human resource management and payroll administration policies, procedures to ensure compliance with government legislation, directives and departmental policies. About You While training will be provided in the use the department's payroll system, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following capabilities: Effectively utilises computing skills with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy with attention to detail. The ability to work effectively as a member of a team and responds to direction and feedback to meet changes in client needs and expectations. Understand the urgency of meeting strict deadlines. Experience using the Microsoft Office. Written and oral communication skills with a focus on customer service. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How to Apply Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history). We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.