The Position

We are recruiting an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Brisbane. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll qualified who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant payroll.

Working closely with the HR team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll for approximately 500 employees, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while providing support on payroll-related queries and employment conditions. This role is initially offered as a temporary assignment with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

- Process weekly and monthly end-to-end payroll for approximately 500 employees.
- Partner closely with the HR team to ensure payroll changes, new starters, terminations and employee records are processed accurately.
- Respond to payroll enquiries from employees, managers and HR in a timely and professional manner.
- Interpret and apply Awards and Enterprise Agreements, working collaboratively with HR to ensure compliance.
- Calculate termination payments, leave entitlements and salary packaging reconciliations.
- Prepare and reconcile payroll journals, ledger accounts and payroll reporting.
- Ensure ATO, Superannuation and statutory obligations are processed within required timeframes.
- Process annual pay reviews, step increases and end-of-financial-year payroll requirements, including STP.




- Maintain payroll procedures and identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.

Skills & Experience

- Extensive experience processing end-to-end payroll, ideally for 350-500 employees.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements and Australian payroll legislation.
- Previous experience using MicrOpay will be highly regarded.
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional accuracy and reconciliation skills.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across payroll systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across Finance, HR and the wider business.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiencies.

How to Apply

Sharp & Carter often have a range of positions available that may not yet be advertised. If you feel this opportunity is of interest but not quite the right fit, we still encourage you to submit your application or send your CV directly to one of the consultants below. We'd love to discuss your career goals and keep you informed of future opportunities that align with your experience.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Antonia Waldron
[email protected]
0491 257 346

Aleah Borgas
[email protected]
0488 159 430

📌 Temporary Payroll Officer (Australia)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Australia