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.

The Role

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.

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



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

About You
Demonstrated experience running end-to-end payroll across multiple entities and jurisdictions
Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and WorkCover requirements
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and accountability
Explicit, qualified communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex payroll matters independently

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.

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