Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsFlexible working arrangements and work-from-home optionsJoin a collaborative team supporting a 600-employee payrollAbout Our ClientOur client is an established national organisation providing essential services across Australia. They offer a fast-paced but supportive working environment where accuracy, collaboration and reliability are highly valued.Due to maternity leave, they are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team for six months. This opportunity is available on either a fixed-term or temporary basis, with an ASAP start preferred and no later than 19th October.Job DescriptionProcessing the fortnightly payroll accurately and within deadlinesManaging the employee payroll lifecycle from onboarding to terminationReviewing timesheets, allowances, wages and leave applicationsCalculating annual leave, terminations, allowances and other paymentsCompleting payroll reconciliations and month-end reportingProcessing payroll tax, superannuation and statutory remittancesInvestigating payroll discrepancies and resolving employee queriesInterpreting awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditionsMaintaining accurate payroll records and employee informationSupporting the Payroll Manager with senior payroll responsibilitiesActing as a key payroll contact during the Payroll Manager's planned leaveThe Successful ApplicantA successful Senior Payroll Officer should have:Strong end-to-end payroll experience within a medium to large organisationExperience processing high-volume, complex payrollsPrevious exposure to payroll tax, superannuation and month-end activitiesA strong understanding of awards, enterprise agreements and legislationExperience completing payroll reconciliations and statutory paymentsThe ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepanciesConfidence working independently and taking ownership of your workloadWhat's on OfferSix-month maternity leave contractFixed-term or temporary engagement options availableFlexible working arrangementsWork-from-home flexibility following training and onboardingEasy onsite parkingSupportive and collaborative payroll teamOpportunity to take on genuine senior-level responsibilityIf you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this role as a Senior Payroll Officer, we encourage you to apply.ContactJenny O'haraQuote job refJN-102026-7120140Phone number+61 416 293 303Job summaryFunctionAccounting & FinanceSpecialisationPayrollIndustryTransport & DistributionLocationRedcliffeJob TypeTemporaryConsultant nameJenny O'haraConsultant phone+61 416 293 303Job ReferenceJN-102026-7120140Work from HomeWork from Home or Hybrid
