Remote Payroll Officer

Melbourne CBD Permanent AU$90,000 - AU$110,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Looking for a payroll role that gives you true flexibility without compromising on scale or complexity? Step into a high-impact position where your work directly supports one of Australia's largest and most respected organisations.
  • The ultimate flexibility
  • Amazing workplace culture

About Our Client

Our client is a leading ASX-listed organisation and one of the largest employers in Australia, with a significant national footprint and a reputation for operational excellence, stability, and long-term growth. With thousands of employees across multiple sites and functions, they operate at scale, offering the opportunity to work in a complex and sophisticated payroll environment that will truly enhance your technical capability.

Renowned for their people-first culture, this organisation invests heavily in the development, wellbeing, and engagement of its workforce. You'll be joining a business that prioritises collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, where ideas are valued and employees are empowered to contribute to meaningful change.

The payroll function is well-established, high-performing, and supported by strong, approachable leadership that fosters learning, accountability, and career progression. You'll be part of a tight-knit and highly collaborative team, despite the remote working model, with consistent communication, support, and shared success at its core.

From a flexibility perspective, this role is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in Australia, offering genuine work-life balance without sacrificing career growth. While the position operates on Perth business hours, the organisation is known for being forward-thinking and accommodating, ensuring employees are set up for success in a remote environment.

This is an opportunity to join a household-name employer that combines scale, structure, and stability with flexibility and a genuinely supportive culture - an increasingly rare combination in today's market.

Job Description

  • Process end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and other entitlements
  • Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain up-to-date employee payroll records and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and tax requirements
  • Generate payslips and reporting documentation
  • Respond to payroll-related queries, delivering a high standard of customer service
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll operations
  • Contribute to process improvement and continuous enhancement initiatives



The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in a high-volume payroll environment
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards, and tax requirements
  • Experience with payroll and/or HRIS systems (Chris 21 looked upon favourably but not a prerequisite)
  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability
  • A team player with a proactive, adaptable mindset

What's on Offer

  • $97,500 + super
  • ASX listed business
  • Required to work WA hours
  • Initial 12 month contract with opportunity for perm conversion
  • Fantastic culture and retention rates
Contact
Jonathan Dawson
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7024076
Phone number
+(61) 415142246

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Melbourne CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Dawson
Consultant phone
+(61) 415142246
Job Reference
JN-052026-7024076
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.