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Payroll Officer (4 Days a Week)

Brisbane Temporary AU$43 - AU$47 per hour View Job Description
Michael Page is partnering with a well-established national organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Officer on a fixed-term contract through to March 2027. You will support the Payroll Supervisor across the full payroll lifecycle while managing employee queries and maintaining payroll compliance
  • Convenient CBD location
  • 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday!)

About Our Client

Our client is a a global, industry-leading business supporting customers across a range of industries. With a strong presence throughout Australia and an established reputation for service excellence, and operational performance, they continues to invest in its people and business systems to support long-term growth

Job Description

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for:

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
  • Coordinate employee lifecycle transactions, including new starters, employment changes, and terminations.
  • Prepare and review annual leave, long service leave, and termination payment calculations.
  • Process timesheets, leave requests, payroll variations, and employee reimbursements.
  • Complete payroll reconciliations, investigate variances, and prepare payroll reports.
  • Support month-end payroll activities, including superannuation reconciliations, payroll tax obligations, and reporting requirements.
  • Administer payroll deductions such as child support, salary sacrifice arrangements, and other statutory deductions.
  • Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related enquiries from employees and managers.
  • Assist with year-end payroll compliance activities, reporting, and legislative requirements.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Payroll Officer will have:

  • Previous end-to-end payroll experience.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and National Employment Standards.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
  • The ability to commit to a fixed term contract

What's on Offer

  • An hourly rate of $43-47ph
  • Immediate start available
  • Fixed term contract until March 2027 with possible extension
  • 4 days a week (Monday to Friday)
  • Brisbane CBD location
Contact
Jen Bowen
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7087747
Phone number
+61730186316

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Brisbane
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jen Bowen
Consultant phone
+61730186316
Job Reference
JN-082026-7087747

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.