Job Description

Our client is a well-established Australian organisation operating across multiple sites nationally. They are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their Brisbane-based team.

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The Role

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As the Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll services across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This is a hands-on role requiring strong award interpretation capability, advanced proficiency in systems, and ownership of statutory and compliance obligations.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including onboarding, change-of-details, transfers, terminations, redundancies and leave payouts
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- Accurately interpret and apply industrial instruments
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- Manage payroll tax across multiple states including calculations, lodgements and reconciliations
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- Oversee superannuation processing and compliance, including quarterly contributions and query resolution
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- Support PAYG withholding obligations in coordination with finance and external accountants
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- Manage payroll-related WorkCover activities including processing payments, reconciling reimbursements, liaising with insurers,



and supporting annual declarations across multiple states
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- Maintain payroll policies, procedures and audit documentation, and drive ongoing process, accuracy and risk-reduction improvements
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About You

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- Demonstrated experience running end-to-end payroll across multiple entities and jurisdictions
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- Robust understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and WorkCover requirements
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- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and accountability
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- Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex payroll matters independently
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This is an opportunity to be the trusted payroll expert within a values-led, growing organisation with genuine scope to shape systems, drive process improvement, and own compliance across a multi-entity, multi-state payroll function.

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What's on Offer

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- Hybrid working environment with two days work from home
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- Convenient Brisbane location
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- Supportive and collaborative team environment
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- Competitive salary on offer
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- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a well-established organisation
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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical Brisbane
📍 Queensland