- New Senior Payroll Officer, working for a large national organization operating within the defence industry.This exciting new Senior Payroll Officer opportunity will focus on the end to end payroll processing of across a range of agencies. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager and support the wider payroll team,This is a full time permanent role based in Fyshwick, ACT. This position requires candidates to work from the office full time and thereNew Senior Payroll Officer, working for a large national organization operating within the defence industry.This exciting new Senior Payroll Officer opportunity will focus on the end to end payroll processing of across a range of agencies. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager and support the wider payroll team,This is a full time permanent role based in Fyshwick, ACT. This position requires candidates to work from the office full time and there
- About our client:Randstad is pleased to once again be partnering with our client who are a large global business operating in an exciting industry sector. They are seeking a Payroll Officer to join their tight-knit team on a full-time and permanent basis in Brisbane's CBD.What’s on offer?$85K - $95K+ Super depending on experienceJoin a friendly and welcoming office environmentBrisbane CBD location with easy access to public transportLearning and developmenAbout our client:Randstad is pleased to once again be partnering with our client who are a large global business operating in an exciting industry sector. They are seeking a Payroll Officer to join their tight-knit team on a full-time and permanent basis in Brisbane's CBD.What’s on offer?$85K - $95K+ Super depending on experienceJoin a friendly and welcoming office environmentBrisbane CBD location with easy access to public transportLearning and developmen
- New Senior Payroll Officer, working for a large international organization based in Alexandria.This exciting new Senior Payroll Officer opportunity will focus on the end to end payroll processing of approx 500 staff on a fortnightly basis. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager and support the wider payroll team.You will be working across a range of systems including ADP & UKG and this system experience would be a bonus.This is a 6 month contract rNew Senior Payroll Officer, working for a large international organization based in Alexandria.This exciting new Senior Payroll Officer opportunity will focus on the end to end payroll processing of approx 500 staff on a fortnightly basis. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager and support the wider payroll team.You will be working across a range of systems including ADP & UKG and this system experience would be a bonus.This is a 6 month contract r
- An exciting opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join an established organization who operate in the construction industry. This 3-6 month contracting role looks after the end to end payroll processing for approx 500 staff (weekly & fortnightly) using Micropay and will work alongside a payroll officer and support the Payroll Manager. This role provides flexible working opportunities using the hybrid model working from the office and home. The office is locAn exciting opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join an established organization who operate in the construction industry. This 3-6 month contracting role looks after the end to end payroll processing for approx 500 staff (weekly & fortnightly) using Micropay and will work alongside a payroll officer and support the Payroll Manager. This role provides flexible working opportunities using the hybrid model working from the office and home. The office is loc
- Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a Local Government organisation to recruit for the below role:Job Title: Payroll Officer Location: Northern Suburbs Salary: $51 per hour + super Contract: 6-month temporary assignment (11 August 2025 to February 2026)About the Role: Reporting to the Team Leader Payroll , the successful candidate will join a collaborative team to provide support during peak payroll activities. This is a temporary role designedRandstad is currently a preferred partner with a Local Government organisation to recruit for the below role:Job Title: Payroll Officer Location: Northern Suburbs Salary: $51 per hour + super Contract: 6-month temporary assignment (11 August 2025 to February 2026)About the Role: Reporting to the Team Leader Payroll , the successful candidate will join a collaborative team to provide support during peak payroll activities. This is a temporary role designed
- Join a significant and nationally impactful organisation undergoing an exciting phase of growth and development within its Payroll function, across a number of permanent and contract opportunities. As a Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of payroll for a diverse workforce.About the role:Manage the complete end-to-end payroll processing cycle for a growing number of entities within the organisation.Join a significant and nationally impactful organisation undergoing an exciting phase of growth and development within its Payroll function, across a number of permanent and contract opportunities. As a Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of payroll for a diverse workforce.About the role:Manage the complete end-to-end payroll processing cycle for a growing number of entities within the organisation.
- Our client, a respected global firm in the financial services sector, is currently seeking a Payroll Officer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to support the management of their international payroll function and ensure the precision and efficiency of their employee compensation processes.About the role:Assist the Payroll Manager with end-to-end payroll processing for our client's global employee base.Manage and support the entire payrolOur client, a respected global firm in the financial services sector, is currently seeking a Payroll Officer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to support the management of their international payroll function and ensure the precision and efficiency of their employee compensation processes.About the role:Assist the Payroll Manager with end-to-end payroll processing for our client's global employee base.Manage and support the entire payrol
- Introduction:We are currently recruiting an Accounts and Payroll Officer on a 6 months contractual basis (with a potential to be extended and become permanent) for a recognised commercial organisation. They are a leading name in the industry and show significant growth by offering world class services to their customers.It's a driven and collaborative environment, working in the finance division, where the colleagues are engaged, aware, friendly and valueIntroduction:We are currently recruiting an Accounts and Payroll Officer on a 6 months contractual basis (with a potential to be extended and become permanent) for a recognised commercial organisation. They are a leading name in the industry and show significant growth by offering world class services to their customers.It's a driven and collaborative environment, working in the finance division, where the colleagues are engaged, aware, friendly and value
- Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a State Government Department to recruit for the below role:Job Title: Senior Payroll AdvisorLocation: Melbourne 2-3 days on site - hybridSalary: $60-$70 per hour + superContract Duration: 6 monthsStart Date: ASAPAbout the Role:Reporting to the Manager, Payroll Operations, the successful candidate will be accountable for the provision of operational payroll services across the department.Key Responsibilities:URandstad is currently a preferred partner with a State Government Department to recruit for the below role:Job Title: Senior Payroll AdvisorLocation: Melbourne 2-3 days on site - hybridSalary: $60-$70 per hour + superContract Duration: 6 monthsStart Date: ASAPAbout the Role:Reporting to the Manager, Payroll Operations, the successful candidate will be accountable for the provision of operational payroll services across the department.Key Responsibilities:U
- Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a State Government organisation to recruit for the below role:Job Title: Payroll Business PartnerLocation: Fawkner / Northern Suburbs, MelbourneSalary: $90,000 - $98,000 per year + superannuation (FTE*)(*full-time equiavlent rate - will pro-rata for part-time hours)Permanent, Part-Time (30.4 hours / 4 days per week)Work Model: Hybrid (3 days on-site in Fawkner)About the Role:Reporting to the HR Manager, you wiRandstad is currently a preferred partner with a State Government organisation to recruit for the below role:Job Title: Payroll Business PartnerLocation: Fawkner / Northern Suburbs, MelbourneSalary: $90,000 - $98,000 per year + superannuation (FTE*)(*full-time equiavlent rate - will pro-rata for part-time hours)Permanent, Part-Time (30.4 hours / 4 days per week)Work Model: Hybrid (3 days on-site in Fawkner)About the Role:Reporting to the HR Manager, you wi
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payroll officer jobs overview
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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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