Job Description

Payroll Officer for a Transport Company in Australia (Home Based Part Time)

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Forrestfield, Australia | Posted on 09/03/2026

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- Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Australia Western Standard Time
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- City Forrestfield
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- State/Province Western Australia
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- Country Australia
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- Client Location Australia
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- Work Location Home Based - Philippines
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- Job Type Part time
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Client Information

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The Client is a well-established, family-operated transport company with over 70 years of industry experience. Built on a legacy of reliability and trust, the business has proudly served its community for generations, delivering safe and dependable transport solutions. With a strong foundation and a commitment to excellence, the company continues to grow while maintaining the values of a true family-run enterprise.

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Job Description

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- Process end-to-end weekly payroll, including collecting, calculating, entering, and cross-checking payroll data for all employees.
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- Process new hires, terminations, and employee changes in the payroll system.
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- Complete employee onboarding checklists in Sage and UKG, ensuring contract terms are implemented and processed correctly across all systems.
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- Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and other earnings to ensure timely and accurate payments.
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- Update and maintain payroll records for employee contract variations, wage changes, and benefit information.
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- Complete all pre- and post-payroll checks each week before payment processing, including bank files and supporting documentation.
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- Use pre-payroll checklists to identify errors or discrepancies and liaise with managers or staff to implement any required corrections.
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Must Haves

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- Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Certificate IV in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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- Minimum 5 years' experience in a large, high-volume payroll environment.
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- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and employment conditions.
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- Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing and payroll systems such as Sage, UKG, or similar.
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- High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality when handling payroll data.
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- Strong reconciliation, numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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- Able to work under pressure and meet demanding and competing deadlines.
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- Solid communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- Strong aptitude for process management and continuous improvement.
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Home Office Requirements

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- Perfectly working headset and webcam
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- Stable internet connection of at least 25 Mbps ~ 50 Mbps
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- Up to date computer system with a minimum of Windows 10 or later and macOS Monterey (12.0) or later
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- Quiet room with no distractions or background noises
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- A backup plan if the power goes out or if your internet connection becomes unstable during your shift
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Only applicants meeting the strict criteria above will be contacted.

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Connect With Us

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📌 Payroll Officer for a Transport Company in Australia (Home Based Part Time) (Perth)
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