- New Payroll Officer fixed term contract opportunity!This 8 month fixed term contract Payroll Officer role provides you with the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative and supportive payroll team, working for a high performing and well known FMCG company based in Sydney Olympic Park. You will report into an experienced, warm and engaging Payroll Manager and will be offered excellent opportunities to assist with payroll projects too, outside of BAU.TNew Payroll Officer fixed term contract opportunity!This 8 month fixed term contract Payroll Officer role provides you with the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative and supportive payroll team, working for a high performing and well known FMCG company based in Sydney Olympic Park. You will report into an experienced, warm and engaging Payroll Manager and will be offered excellent opportunities to assist with payroll projects too, outside of BAU.T
- senior payroll advisorlocation: adelaide, south australia3-month contract | $50–65/hour incl. casual loading + superabout the organisationthis respected aged care organisation provides essential services to the community, with a strong focus on quality care and compliance. their collaborative and supportive culture values accuracy, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.about the jobwe’re seeking an experienced senior payroll advisor tsenior payroll advisorlocation: adelaide, south australia3-month contract | $50–65/hour incl. casual loading + superabout the organisationthis respected aged care organisation provides essential services to the community, with a strong focus on quality care and compliance. their collaborative and supportive culture values accuracy, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.about the jobwe’re seeking an experienced senior payroll advisor t
- New Senior Payroll Officer opportunity, working for a growing national organization!This exciting new senior payroll officer opportunity will focus on the end to end payroll processing of 1,200 + staff on a weekly and fortnightly basis. You will work closely with the wider payroll team (5 people total) and report into an experienced payroll manager. This is a complex payroll working across 20+ awards so candidates who have worked in high volume, multi- awaNew Senior Payroll Officer opportunity, working for a growing national organization!This exciting new senior payroll officer opportunity will focus on the end to end payroll processing of 1,200 + staff on a weekly and fortnightly basis. You will work closely with the wider payroll team (5 people total) and report into an experienced payroll manager. This is a complex payroll working across 20+ awards so candidates who have worked in high volume, multi- awa
- New fixed term contract Senior Payroll Officer opportunity for an experienced payroll specialist to join a large national FMCG organisation. This is a 6 month FTC role where you will be part of an experienced payroll team reporting into a well established HR Manager. You will assist in the processing of ANZ payroll for approx 1000+ employees on a fortnightly and monthly basis using ADP. This role is suited to candidates who have experience working within aNew fixed term contract Senior Payroll Officer opportunity for an experienced payroll specialist to join a large national FMCG organisation. This is a 6 month FTC role where you will be part of an experienced payroll team reporting into a well established HR Manager. You will assist in the processing of ANZ payroll for approx 1000+ employees on a fortnightly and monthly basis using ADP. This role is suited to candidates who have experience working within a
- About our client:Randstad are pleased to once again be exclusively partnering with our client who are a growing national business to recruit a Junior Payroll Officer to join their tight-knit into this newly created role. This role would be well suited to a candidate with some payroll exposure who is seeking an opportunity to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced team members.What’s on offer:Exceptional learning opportunity reportAbout our client:Randstad are pleased to once again be exclusively partnering with our client who are a growing national business to recruit a Junior Payroll Officer to join their tight-knit into this newly created role. This role would be well suited to a candidate with some payroll exposure who is seeking an opportunity to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced team members.What’s on offer:Exceptional learning opportunity report
- About our client:Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client who are a national business headquartered in Brisbane’s inner Northern suburbs.What’s on offer?Up to $85K + Super pro-rataPart-time - 3 days per weekHybrid role - 1 day WFHWork with an approachable and kind Payroll ManagerFriendly office environmentConvenient location with public transport and parking optionsAbout the role:Reporting into the Payroll Manager, your duties will include:UpdaAbout our client:Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client who are a national business headquartered in Brisbane’s inner Northern suburbs.What’s on offer?Up to $85K + Super pro-rataPart-time - 3 days per weekHybrid role - 1 day WFHWork with an approachable and kind Payroll ManagerFriendly office environmentConvenient location with public transport and parking optionsAbout the role:Reporting into the Payroll Manager, your duties will include:Upda
- Join a significant and nationally impactful organisation undergoing an exciting phase of growth and development within its Corporate Services function. As a Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of payroll for our diverse workforce.About the role:Manage the complete end-to-end payroll processing cycle for a growing number of entities within the organisation.Ensure accurate and timely processing of salJoin a significant and nationally impactful organisation undergoing an exciting phase of growth and development within its Corporate Services function. As a Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of payroll for our diverse workforce.About the role:Manage the complete end-to-end payroll processing cycle for a growing number of entities within the organisation.Ensure accurate and timely processing of sal
- Job Title: Senior Payroll Officer – Temporary Contract Location: Adelaide CBD Rate: TBD Duration: 3-month contractWe’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to step into a vital temporary role supporting a large-scale back-pay project for nursing staff under a new Enterprise Agreement.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led aged care organisation and put your high-volume payroll expertise to work—processing payroll for overJob Title: Senior Payroll Officer – Temporary Contract Location: Adelaide CBD Rate: TBD Duration: 3-month contractWe’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to step into a vital temporary role supporting a large-scale back-pay project for nursing staff under a new Enterprise Agreement.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led aged care organisation and put your high-volume payroll expertise to work—processing payroll for over
- Join a leading Australian organisation within a dynamic and evolving sector. As a Payroll Officer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the accurate and timely compensation of our diverse national workforce.About the role:Manage the end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for a national workforce across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with relevant industrial instruments and legislation.Prepare, process, and reconcile all payroll-related components,Join a leading Australian organisation within a dynamic and evolving sector. As a Payroll Officer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the accurate and timely compensation of our diverse national workforce.About the role:Manage the end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for a national workforce across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with relevant industrial instruments and legislation.Prepare, process, and reconcile all payroll-related components,
- About our client:Randstad are pleased to be partnering with our client who are currently in the exciting start-up phase of their business. They are seeking a Payroll Manager to join their business on a full-time and permanent basis and take ownership of the payroll function while managing two junior direct reports.What’s on offer:Join a growing multi-site business with a ‘fun, start-up culture feel’ to the officeLeadership role with 2 junior direct reportsAbout our client:Randstad are pleased to be partnering with our client who are currently in the exciting start-up phase of their business. They are seeking a Payroll Manager to join their business on a full-time and permanent basis and take ownership of the payroll function while managing two junior direct reports.What’s on offer:Join a growing multi-site business with a ‘fun, start-up culture feel’ to the officeLeadership role with 2 junior direct reports
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payroll officer jobs overview
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payroll officer jobs contract types
Payroll officer jobs are available in various contract types, including:
- payroll officer jobs - permanent: in a permanent payroll officer job, you work for the same company indefinitely. You are assured of job security.
- payroll officer jobs - contract: in a contract position, you work for a specified period. This helps you determine if the role is right for you.
- payroll officer jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you work as a payroll officer short-term. You can build your skills in payroll management without a long-term commitment.
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about payroll officer jobs
As a payroll officer, your primary role is to administer payroll. Your duties include calculating employee salaries, preparing and remitting statutory deductions, and making payroll reports. You collect employees’ information relevant to payroll processing and ensure compliance with company policies in payroll preparation.
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how much does a payroll officer make in Australia?
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how do I apply for a job as a payroll officer?
If you are interested in becoming a payroll officer, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our payroll officer job profile.
While there are no educational requirements for becoming a payroll officer, having vocational qualifications improves your employment prospects. Pursue a Certificate III in accounts administration or a diploma in payroll services to prepare you for the role. If you want to advance your career, pursue a bachelor’s degree in human resources management or business administration.
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