Behind every happy payday is someone who genuinely cares about getting it right.
At VetPartners, we know payroll isn't just about numbers on a screen, it's about making sure thousands of people who care for pets can focus on doing what they love, knowing they'll be paid accurately and on time.
With more than
270 veterinary clinics across Australia and New Zealand
, we're growing, evolving and looking for a
Payroll Officer
who's ready to be part of a supportive, high-performing team where accuracy, collaboration and continuous learning are valued every day.
If you enjoy solving problems, love the satisfaction of a perfectly balanced pay run and take pride in delivering great service, we'd love to meet you.
About the role
Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you'll be at the heart of our payroll operations, ensuring our clinics and support office teams are paid correctly and on time, every time.
Processing end-to-end weekly and fortnightly payrolls with accuracy and attention to detail
Maintaining payroll data, employee records, timesheets and leave balances
Investigating and resolving payroll queries quickly and professionally
Preparing payroll reports, reconciliations and statutory submissions
Supporting compliance with Australian and/or New Zealand payroll legislation
Assisting with payroll audits and ensuring payroll processes remain compliant
Developing your technical expertise across areas such as Superannuation, Long Service Leave, Payroll Tax, STP/PAYG, KiwiSaver, Holidays Act and employment legislation
Building trusted relationships with clinics, Support Office teams and stakeholders by delivering responsive, friendly and solutions-focused customer service
Looking for opportunities to improve processes and make payroll even better
About you
You're someone who enjoys working with numbers, but even more than that, you enjoy helping people.
You'll also bring:
3+ years' payroll experience
,



ideally in a high-volume or multi-site environment
Knowledge of Australian and/or New Zealand payroll legislation and payroll processes
Experience interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements or employment legislation (highly regarded)
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right the first time
Great organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A curious mindset and a genuine desire to continue learning and building your payroll expertise
Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach
High levels of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information
Experience with
Micropay and Humanforce
is highly regarded but not essential
Why you'll love working with us
Payroll might be about numbers, but our team is all about people.
You'll join a friendly, knowledgeable team that enjoys sharing ideas, solving challenges together and celebrating the small wins (like balancing a tricky pay run before lunch).
We offer:
Hybrid working that supports flexibility
A genuinely supportive team that loves to collaborate
Ongoing training and opportunities to build your payroll knowledge and career
Exposure to both Australian and New Zealand payroll in a growing organisation
Opportunities to contribute to payroll improvement projects and business initiatives
Staff discounts and advantages across the VetPartners network
We have a culture built around our values:
We Genuinely Care. We Build Community. We Inspire Excellence. We Act with Integrity
At VetPartners, we're passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported and empowered to do their best work.
So, if you're looking for more than "just another payroll job" and looking to join a team where you'll keep learning, be trusted to make a difference and know your work supports thousands of people who dedicate their lives to caring for animals, then we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Payroll Officer (Sydney)
🏢 VetPartners Australia and New Zealand
📍 Sydney