- Are you a Chris21/iChris expert looking for your next challenge? Our client is currently shaping a series of critical payroll improvement, compliance and governance projects. About YouStrong technical payroll background with a sharp eye for compliance and governance.Proven track record of delivering payroll improvement or remediation projects highly desirable.Deep, hands-on experience navigating and optimising Chris21/iChris.An experienced Payroll Team LeaAre you a Chris21/iChris expert looking for your next challenge? Our client is currently shaping a series of critical payroll improvement, compliance and governance projects. About YouStrong technical payroll background with a sharp eye for compliance and governance.Proven track record of delivering payroll improvement or remediation projects highly desirable.Deep, hands-on experience navigating and optimising Chris21/iChris.An experienced Payroll Team Lea
- Payroll Officer | 3-Month Contract (Potential to Extend) | Fully Remote - AustraliaWe are partnering with a global leader in innovative storage, data management, and information logistics services. Trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide, they specialise in securing, managing, and transforming physical and digital assets across international markets.They are currently seeking an autonomous and highly efficient Payroll Officer to join their team onPayroll Officer | 3-Month Contract (Potential to Extend) | Fully Remote - AustraliaWe are partnering with a global leader in innovative storage, data management, and information logistics services. Trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide, they specialise in securing, managing, and transforming physical and digital assets across international markets.They are currently seeking an autonomous and highly efficient Payroll Officer to join their team on
- About the OrganisationWe are a core public sector agency responsible for supporting our state government clients. Our client's finance team is a critical component of our operation, ensuring financial transparency and integrity. We are looking for dedicated and meticulous Officers to join our team and contribute to our commitment to sound financial management.About the RoleWe are seeking highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable, Accounts ReceiAbout the OrganisationWe are a core public sector agency responsible for supporting our state government clients. Our client's finance team is a critical component of our operation, ensuring financial transparency and integrity. We are looking for dedicated and meticulous Officers to join our team and contribute to our commitment to sound financial management.About the RoleWe are seeking highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable, Accounts Recei
- $45.79ph + super Penrith NSW location with hybrid flexibility Temp contract until 25th September 2026About the RoleOur client is a NSW government organization based in Penrith NSW. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract opportunity until 25th September 2026 with possible extensions.Candidates for this role will ideally have:Proven end to end payroll processing experiencePrevious local government experi$45.79ph + super Penrith NSW location with hybrid flexibility Temp contract until 25th September 2026About the RoleOur client is a NSW government organization based in Penrith NSW. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract opportunity until 25th September 2026 with possible extensions.Candidates for this role will ideally have:Proven end to end payroll processing experiencePrevious local government experi
- Randstad is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation operating in the construction sector. This is an ongoing full-time temporary assignment, based full-time (5 days per week) on-site at the client's Nerang location, paying $51.13 per hour plus super. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate, efficient end-to-end payroll services for approximately 150 employees on a weekly basis.KeRandstad is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation operating in the construction sector. This is an ongoing full-time temporary assignment, based full-time (5 days per week) on-site at the client's Nerang location, paying $51.13 per hour plus super. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate, efficient end-to-end payroll services for approximately 150 employees on a weekly basis.Ke
- About the JobSalary: $92,000 per year (pro-rata)Location: Northern Suburbs, AdelaideStart Date: ASAP We are partnering with a Local Council in the northern suburbs to find an experienced Payroll Officer for a 9-month contract.In this role, you will look after the full end-to-end payroll process for around 500 staff on a fortnightly pay run. You will sit within a friendly Corporate Services Finance team and make sure all employees are paid accurately and onAbout the JobSalary: $92,000 per year (pro-rata)Location: Northern Suburbs, AdelaideStart Date: ASAP We are partnering with a Local Council in the northern suburbs to find an experienced Payroll Officer for a 9-month contract.In this role, you will look after the full end-to-end payroll process for around 500 staff on a fortnightly pay run. You will sit within a friendly Corporate Services Finance team and make sure all employees are paid accurately and on
- Paying $52.81ph + superMalvern VIC location with hybrid working flexibility Temp contract until 28th August 2026 with possible extensionAbout the Role Our client is a VIC government organisation based in Malvern, VIC. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract until 28th August 2026.Candidates for this role must have:Proven high volume end to end payroll processing experienceExperience with Aurion, or TechPaying $52.81ph + superMalvern VIC location with hybrid working flexibility Temp contract until 28th August 2026 with possible extensionAbout the Role Our client is a VIC government organisation based in Malvern, VIC. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract until 28th August 2026.Candidates for this role must have:Proven high volume end to end payroll processing experienceExperience with Aurion, or Tech
- About our client:Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client who are a large employer in the mining industry based in the Brisbane Inner suburbs. They are seeking a Payroll Officer to join their payroll team on a permanent basis.What’s on offer?$87K + SuperHybrid role with 1 day work from home and flexible start and finish timesInner suburbs location with easy access to train and busImpressive and large, modern offices with great amenities and a fAbout our client:Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client who are a large employer in the mining industry based in the Brisbane Inner suburbs. They are seeking a Payroll Officer to join their payroll team on a permanent basis.What’s on offer?$87K + SuperHybrid role with 1 day work from home and flexible start and finish timesInner suburbs location with easy access to train and busImpressive and large, modern offices with great amenities and a f
- Our client is a local competitor with a strong presence in their market! They are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join a dynamic team during a critical phase of transformation and growth on a permanent basis. This is a role for an experienced senior-level payroll specialist, with a drive improvement and efficiency to a humming function!About the RoleYou will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of a complex, multi-state payroll. You will be tasOur client is a local competitor with a strong presence in their market! They are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join a dynamic team during a critical phase of transformation and growth on a permanent basis. This is a role for an experienced senior-level payroll specialist, with a drive improvement and efficiency to a humming function!About the RoleYou will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of a complex, multi-state payroll. You will be tas
- Payroll Officer | Sydney CBDWe are partnering with a leading national professional services and accounting firm known for its integrity, collaboration, and high-performance culture. Operating across a widespread national network, they focus on delivering high-value advisory, tax, and audit solutions while maintaining a genuinely supportive, people-first internal environment.They are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to joinPayroll Officer | Sydney CBDWe are partnering with a leading national professional services and accounting firm known for its integrity, collaboration, and high-performance culture. Operating across a widespread national network, they focus on delivering high-value advisory, tax, and audit solutions while maintaining a genuinely supportive, people-first internal environment.They are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join
- Senior Payroll Officer We are partnering with a premier, 100% Australian-owned engineering, infrastructure, and technical building services group. Operating a large, multi-site national footprint, they are highly regarded for delivering complex commercial, industrial, and public-sector construction and maintenance projects across the country.They are currently seeking a highly capable and technically strong Senior Payroll Officer to join their corporate teSenior Payroll Officer We are partnering with a premier, 100% Australian-owned engineering, infrastructure, and technical building services group. Operating a large, multi-site national footprint, they are highly regarded for delivering complex commercial, industrial, and public-sector construction and maintenance projects across the country.They are currently seeking a highly capable and technically strong Senior Payroll Officer to join their corporate te
- Paying $61.97-70.31ph + superDocklands VIC location with hybrid working flexibility 6 month temp contract with potential for extensionAbout the Role Our client is VIC government organisation based in Docklands VIC. They are currently seeking a Payroll & Reporting Advisor to come in and work with them on a 6 month temp contract with potential for extension.Candidates for this position must have the following to be considered:Proven high volume end to end paPaying $61.97-70.31ph + superDocklands VIC location with hybrid working flexibility 6 month temp contract with potential for extensionAbout the Role Our client is VIC government organisation based in Docklands VIC. They are currently seeking a Payroll & Reporting Advisor to come in and work with them on a 6 month temp contract with potential for extension.Candidates for this position must have the following to be considered:Proven high volume end to end pa
- Paying $71.50-86.50ph + superMelbourne CBD location3 month temp assignment with possible extensionsPlease note this is an urgent requirement roleAbout the RoleOur client is a VIC government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are urgently seeking a Senior Payroll Advisor to come in and assist them on a 3 month temp assignment with potential for extension. Candidates for this role must have:Payroll leadership experience 5-10 years experience in ruPaying $71.50-86.50ph + superMelbourne CBD location3 month temp assignment with possible extensionsPlease note this is an urgent requirement roleAbout the RoleOur client is a VIC government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD. They are urgently seeking a Senior Payroll Advisor to come in and assist them on a 3 month temp assignment with potential for extension. Candidates for this role must have:Payroll leadership experience 5-10 years experience in ru
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payroll officer jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current payroll officer jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a payroll officer. You can compare and filter relevant payroll officer positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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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?
You will find more information on the payroll officer salary on the payroll officer job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for payroll officer jobs
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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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