- Job Title: Payroll Officer – 12 to 16 Week Contract Location: Adelaide (Hybrid WFH options available after initial training) Rate: Competitive hourly rate + Super Duration: 12–16 weeksWe’re looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to support a busy HR and Finance team through a critical period of change. You’ll be responsible for processing payroll for over 140 employees across multiple awards, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and excellent sJob Title: Payroll Officer – 12 to 16 Week Contract Location: Adelaide (Hybrid WFH options available after initial training) Rate: Competitive hourly rate + Super Duration: 12–16 weeksWe’re looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to support a busy HR and Finance team through a critical period of change. You’ll be responsible for processing payroll for over 140 employees across multiple awards, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and excellent s
- 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
- About our client:Randstad is pleased to once again be partnering with our client who are a large not-for-profit who invest solid effort and resources into optimising their payroll function with a focus on continuous improvement. What’s on offer?$80K - $85K + Super + full not-for-profit salary packaging benefitsJoin a welcoming and supportive team with tenured leaders with approachable and knowledgeable Payroll Manager and Team LeaderBrisbane inner suburbsAbout our client:Randstad is pleased to once again be partnering with our client who are a large not-for-profit who invest solid effort and resources into optimising their payroll function with a focus on continuous improvement. What’s on offer?$80K - $85K + Super + full not-for-profit salary packaging benefitsJoin a welcoming and supportive team with tenured leaders with approachable and knowledgeable Payroll Manager and Team LeaderBrisbane inner suburbs
- We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Payroll Projects Officer on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in leave management and system optimisation to make a tangible impact on the payroll function.About the Role:Reporting to the HR Director and Payroll Manager, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of our payroll processes, with a specific focus on complex leWe are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Payroll Projects Officer on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in leave management and system optimisation to make a tangible impact on the payroll function.About the Role:Reporting to the HR Director and Payroll Manager, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of our payroll processes, with a specific focus on complex le
- About our client:Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client who are a growing business within the care industry. They are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer or highly experienced Payroll Officer who is ready to step up to join their small payroll team.What’s on offer?$90K - $99K+ Super (determined by experience level)Brisbane Southside location with free onsite parkingHybrid working optionsFriendly and supportive managementProvide learning and guidAbout our client:Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client who are a growing business within the care industry. They are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer or highly experienced Payroll Officer who is ready to step up to join their small payroll team.What’s on offer?$90K - $99K+ Super (determined by experience level)Brisbane Southside location with free onsite parkingHybrid working optionsFriendly and supportive managementProvide learning and guid
- Got it. Here's a job ad for a Payroll Manager, formatted to Randstad's style, incorporating all the details from your brief.Payroll ManagerLocation: Hindmarsh, Adelaide, South AustraliaFull-time, Permanent | Competitive Salary + SuperAbout the OrganisationA family owner and operated business in Hindmarsh working with some of the world's largest and most iconic brands.About the JobWe are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Payroll Manager to lead ouGot it. Here's a job ad for a Payroll Manager, formatted to Randstad's style, incorporating all the details from your brief.Payroll ManagerLocation: Hindmarsh, Adelaide, South AustraliaFull-time, Permanent | Competitive Salary + SuperAbout the OrganisationA family owner and operated business in Hindmarsh working with some of the world's largest and most iconic brands.About the JobWe are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Payroll Manager to lead ou
- 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
- 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
- Randstad is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation operating in the civil-construction sector. This is an ongoing full-time temporary assignment, with potential for extension. As the Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, efficient end-to-end payroll services for approximately 150 employees on a weekly basis.Key Responsibilities: Process weekly payroll for approximately 150 employRandstad is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation operating in the civil-construction sector. This is an ongoing full-time temporary assignment, with potential for extension. As the Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, efficient end-to-end payroll services for approximately 150 employees on a weekly basis.Key Responsibilities: Process weekly payroll for approximately 150 employ
- Join a leading global innovator in the FMCG sector contributing to a company fuelled by discovery and co-creating products experienced by consumers worldwide. Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Payroll Officer, on a permanent basis, to ensure the precision and professionalism of their payroll services across Australia and New Zealand.About the roleAutonomously manage end-to-end payroll functions for approximately 300 employees across Australia and NeJoin a leading global innovator in the FMCG sector contributing to a company fuelled by discovery and co-creating products experienced by consumers worldwide. Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Payroll Officer, on a permanent basis, to ensure the precision and professionalism of their payroll services across Australia and New Zealand.About the roleAutonomously manage end-to-end payroll functions for approximately 300 employees across Australia and Ne
- We're looking for a dedicated Senior Payroll Specialist with NZ Payroll experience! This pivotal role involves overseeing payroll for over 4,000 employees in Australia and New Zealand, with a strong emphasis on driving accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.If you're passionate about continuous improvement and thrive on resolving complex challenges, you'll fit right in. You'll be key in refining our New Zealand payroll processes, providing expert guidance, aWe're looking for a dedicated Senior Payroll Specialist with NZ Payroll experience! This pivotal role involves overseeing payroll for over 4,000 employees in Australia and New Zealand, with a strong emphasis on driving accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.If you're passionate about continuous improvement and thrive on resolving complex challenges, you'll fit right in. You'll be key in refining our New Zealand payroll processes, providing expert guidance, 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
- Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a reputable State Government organisation to recruit for the below role:Role Title: Payroll Lead Location: Melbourne CBD – hybrid Salary: VPS5.2 $124,888 – $136,747 + super Engagement Type: Permanent, full-timeAbout the AgencyThis State Government agency plays a critical role in delivering essential services to the Victorian public sector, supporting a modern, agile, and digitally enabled workforce. Their peopRandstad is currently a preferred partner with a reputable State Government organisation to recruit for the below role:Role Title: Payroll Lead Location: Melbourne CBD – hybrid Salary: VPS5.2 $124,888 – $136,747 + super Engagement Type: Permanent, full-timeAbout the AgencyThis State Government agency plays a critical role in delivering essential services to the Victorian public sector, supporting a modern, agile, and digitally enabled workforce. Their peop
- 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
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?
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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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