Payroll jobs in Australia

This role is responsible for delivering accurate, end‑to‑end payroll processing, maintaining employee records, resolving payroll queries, and ensuring compliance with Australian payroll legislation within a large national organisation. Based in Inner North Brisbane, this role offers a hybrid working model, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to contribute to a high‑performing payroll function on a 6‑month contract.

Join a leading organisation in the Transport & Distribution industry as a Payroll Officer. This permanent role, based in Dandenong, offers an exciting opportunity to manage payroll operations with precision and efficiency.

This role is responsible for end‑to‑end payroll processing, including timesheet review, month‑ and year‑end reporting, award interpretation, superannuation, payroll tax, and supporting general finance tasks. The ideal candidate has experience with systems, strong payroll compliance knowledge, high accuracy, and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team.

Reporting to the National Payroll and Systems Manager, the Payroll Officer will manage end‑to‑end weekly and monthly payrolls for more than 7,000 employees. The position requires a strong understanding of multiple EBAs, award interpretation and the ability to deliver accurate results within strict deadlines.

This temporary role manages end‑to‑end payroll processing across a fast‑paced, high‑volume workforce. You'll work with Humanforce, manage manual calculations, and support the team through a busy operational period.

The Payroll Manager will oversee all payroll operations end‑to‑end, maintain compliance with EBAs and legislation, lead process improvements, and provide expert support to HR, Finance and the wider team. You'll ensure accurate, timely, and transparent payroll delivery for employees.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for payroll delivery for up to 500 employees across multiple sites. You'll manage, mentor, and support your payroll team, ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing, and drive continuous improvement across the function.

A leading global luxury business is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their People Operations team on a 12‑month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high‑impact role responsible for overseeing and executing the full payroll function across Australia and New Zealand.

Exciting opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join a supportive and dynamic organisation. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering excellent payroll service.

Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Officer with a passion for accuracy and efficiency? This temporary opportunity in Sydney offers a chance to utilise your expertise in the retail industry within the Human Resources team.

We're seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to support end-to-end weekly payroll in a high‑volume logistics environment, ensuring accurate and timely payments for a diverse workforce. This role suits someone hands-on, deadline driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting with evolving priorities.

This role requires an experienced Payroll Officer to step in with minimal handover and manage payroll operations smoothly. You will provide four weeks of leave cover from 13 April to 12 May.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional to join a growing, ASX-listed organisation based in Brisbane. You will be responsible in proving timely and accurate payroll services, supporting operational leaders and employees.

Join a dedicated team as a Payroll Officer in the not-for-profit sector, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth payroll operations.

A newly created opportunity has become available for a Senior Payroll Officer to join a large, dynamic organisation offering stability, hybrid working and opportunities to influence process improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of complex payroll matters and supporting a high‑performing team.

Be part of a project where your payroll expertise actually matters. Step into a role that gives you visibility, impact, and the backing of leaders who truly value what you do.

Michael Page are proud to be partnering with a well-known organisation in the FMCG industry to recruit a full-time permanent Payroll Officer. Based in the inner suburbs (Burnley/Richmond area), this position is a great opportunity for a payroller with a couple years of experience who is looking to continue building their career in payroll.

Lead a high‑impact payroll function at a truly strategic level, driving continuous improvement, system uplift and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to shape the future of payroll for a major organisation that's actively investing in transformation and elevating payroll as a critical business function.

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Officer for a temporary role in Sydney. This position requires expertise in payroll operations within the business services industry, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.

This is your chance to be part of a large‑scale payroll remediation program that demands sharp interpretation skills, analytical depth, and a passion for getting it right. If you thrive where complexity meets purpose, this will be the role for you!

Join a thriving not-for-profit organisation as an Accounts Receivable & Payroll Officer. This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to utilise your accounting and payroll expertise to make a meaningful impact.

Join a growing, energetic business where you'll keep the People & Payroll engine running smoothly. With your calm vibe and admin superpowers, no two days will ever feel the same. If you thrive on variety, love learning new systems and enjoy being the go‑to for the HR/Finance crew, this role will fit you like a glove.

Step into a hands on payroll leadership role with an immediate start, guiding a stable team and enhancing processes across a well regarded Victorian health organisation. This is an initial 3 month contract with strong potential to transition permanently.

Michael Page is excited to partner with a leading financial services organisation based in Melbourne CBD to recruit a full-time Payroll Project Specialist on a temporary contract basis. This role will focus on payroll governance and systems support (Employment Hero). Offering flexibility to work from home (2-3 days) and the opportunity to start immediately - apply now!

Michael Page is partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit a Payroll Manager for their Australia & New Zealand operations.

Michael Page is exclusively partnering with a leading NFP organisation to recruit a permanent Senior Payroll Officer. If you are looking to join a values led organisation who offer genuine market-leading WFH flexibility and work-life balance, please apply below!

If you're adaptable, deadline-driven, and enjoy variety, register your interest now to be considered as roles become available.