senior payroll coordinator (fixed term till april 2027).

About the Role:

Reporting to the People Services & HRIS Manager, the successful candidate will lead the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant end-to-end payroll services for the organisation. This role is responsible for processing payroll for approximately 700 employees and providing expert advice on all payroll-related matters. We are ideally seeking someone who can make an immediate impact in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for approximately 700 employees.
• Critically, interpret and accurately apply the provisions of a complex Enterprise Agreement (EA) and relevant legislation to all payroll functions.
• Provide expert, authoritative advice to managers and employees on payroll matters, including superannuation, leave entitlements, salary packaging, and compliance.
• Conduct regular payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance reporting to ensure compliance with ATO, Fair Work, and superannuation requirements.
• Maintain high levels of data integrity across the payroll (Aurion) and rostering (Tanda) systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency, automation, and governance.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience with the Aurion payroll system.
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume, end-to-end payroll position
• Demonstrated high-level ability to read, interpret, and accurately apply complex Enterprise Agreements and legislation to payroll functions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Experience with a time and attendance system (Tanda) is highly desirable.

Screening Requirements:

Successful applicants will be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• National Police Records Check

• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

Interested? What Next?

Submit your CV and Cover Letter via the Apply button to express interest in this opportunity.

Please note: This is a quick turnaround role with applications closing COB Tuesday 4th November.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to requirements.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.