Experienced Payroll Officer

• Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 + Superannuation
• Temp to Perm Opportunity
• Requirement: Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Are you an experienced payroll officer looking for change ?

An opportunity exists for an experienced and detail-focused Payroll Officer to join a supportive and values-driven organisation. This role is central to ensuring that a workforce of approximately 200 employees is paid accurately, on time, and in accordance with all legislative and industrial requirements. You will join a collaborative team environment where professionalism, integrity, and service to the community are highly valued.

About your next role

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll function, including:

• Managing payroll processing for approximately 200 staff across multiple employment types and awards
• Ensuring compliance with Fair Work, relevant state/territory legislation, superannuation requirements, and internal policies
• Processing new starters, variations, terminations, and redundancies
• Maintaining accurate records for superannuation, payroll tax, workers' compensation, and leave entitlements
• Responding to payroll queries with professionalism, confidentiality, and a strong customer service focus
• Supporting month end processes, reconciliations, and reporting
• Contributing to continuous improvement of payroll systems, controls, and processes

What you will need to bring

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll for a medium sized organisation (200+ staff)
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards, and Fair Work requirements
• Proficiency with payroll systems and intermediate Excel skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality
• A proactive, solutions focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively within a small team

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain)
• Full Australian working rights
• Experience in a high-volume payroll environment
• Commitment to a childsafe culture and adherence to relevant safeguarding standards

Next Steps

If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role apply now with a current resume. For more information or a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact Jemma Aitken on jemma.aitken@randstad.com.au or on 0467 962 096.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.