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

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.

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
- Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex payroll matters independently

What's on Offer

- Hybrid working environment with two days work from home
- Convenient Brisbane location
- Supportive and team-oriented team environmentCompetitive salary on offer
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a well‑established organisation

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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Brisbane City)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Brisbane City