Payroll Officer

Role overview

Join a respected national business with a strong operational presence across Australia. The organisation is known for maintaining high standards, working in a busy, high-volume setting, and placing real importance on accuracy, compliance, and ongoing process improvement. The team is collaborative and supportive, and the company values people who take responsibility for their work.

What you will do

In this payroll position, you will be responsible for delivering precise and timely payroll services for a nationwide workforce. The role is practical and hands-on, with responsibility for end-to-end weekly and fortnightly payroll processing, support for labour hire staff, and handling more complex award interpretation matters.

• Manage the full payroll cycle for weekly and fortnightly pay runs
• Carry out payroll checks, reconciliations, and compliance reviews
• Interpret awards and enterprise agreements, including pay changes and variations
• Set up new employees and keep personnel records accurate and current
• Process superannuation, leave, overpayments, and other payroll corrections
• Handle WorkCover reimbursement processing and statutory reporting requirements
• Support labour hire employees across the country with payroll matters
• Respond to payroll-related questions in a timely, accurate, and professional way
• Look for ways to make payroll procedures more efficient and effective

What you need to bring

You should have at least 2 years of payroll experience, along with a solid understanding of payroll legislation, tax requirements, superannuation, and award interpretation. This role suits someone who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working in fast-paced and high-volume environments, and confident using Excel. Experience with multiple payroll and HR systems, the ability to work to deadlines, and a proactive approach are important. Strong communication, integrity, discretion, and a service-oriented attitude are also essential.

Working conditions

This is a full-time, permanent role with long-term job security. It is a Monday to Friday position with no weekend work. The office is based in Broadbeach, close to the beach, and the team environment is friendly and close-knit.

Additional information

The role is described as offering clear ownership and accountability. A competitive hourly rate is mentioned, although the exact amount is not specified.