We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a growing organisation on an initial three-month temporary contract, with the potential for a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
The Role
You will be responsible for processing end-to-end Australian payroll for approximately 120 employees across multiple states, including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland.
Working with MYOB, you will manage the payroll function with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and meeting payroll deadlines.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Managing end-to-end Australian payroll processing for approximately 120 employees.
- Processing payroll across multiple Australian states.
- Managing superannuation, payroll tax and workers' compensation requirements.
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee information.
- Reconciling payroll data and working with Excel spreadsheets.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant Australian payroll legislation and statutory obligations.
- Identifying opportunities to improve existing payroll processes and efficiencies.
- Working autonomously while collaborating with Senior Payroll Officer support.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Strong experience processing end-to-end Australian payroll.
- Excellent knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing payroll across multiple states.
- Confidence working with manual payroll processes and Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience using MYOB or similar payroll systems.
- The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of your responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Experience across multiple industries would be highly regarded.
- There are no complex awards or enterprise bargaining agreements to manage. Exposure to African payroll may also be an opportunity for the right candidate, depending on experience and capacity.
What's on Offer?
- Initial three-month temporary contract.
- Potential to transition into a permanent position.
- Opportunity to work from either Perth or Adelaide.
- Hybrid working arrangement: three days in the office and two days working from home, following initial onboarding.
- Access to experienced senior payroll support in both locations.
- Opportunity to contribute to future payroll process and systems improvements
Interested?
If you're an experienced Payroll Officer looking for your next opportunity and enjoy working in a hands-on environment where you can make a genuine contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
