About you

Cromwell Property Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Corporate Finance team in Brisbane on a fixed-term contract from November 2026 to March 2028. You have hands-on experience administering end-to-end payroll and understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and reliable controls. You are comfortable managing payroll deadlines, investigating exceptions and providing clear and respectful support to employees. You will also bring a practical understanding of employee expenses and corporate card administration and the confidence to guide users through systems and approved processes.

You will bring:

- Practical experience administering end-to-end payroll, with knowledge of Australian payroll requirements, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax and termination payments.
- Experience with employee expense or corporate card administration and user support.
- Experience using payroll and expense systems, with SAP Concur and Payce (Ramco) experience desirable.
- An understanding of confidentiality, accurate record-keeping and payroll controls, including appropriate access and separate preparation and approval responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise critical deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication and a responsive approach to employee service.
- A relevant qualification in payroll, finance, business or human resources is welcome, but is not essential if you bring equivalent practical experience.

If you have relevant payroll experience but do not meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply. We would like to hear about the skills and experience you could bring to the team.

About the role

This is a part-time opportunity, ideally suited to someone available to work 3-4 days per week. We offer flexibility in working arrangements,



provided the successful candidate is available to support critical payroll activities and payroll cut-off periods. Reporting to the Finance Manager – Accounts, you will manage payroll preparation and staff expense administration, helping Cromwell meet its obligations and providing reliable support to employees. You will work with colleagues across Finance and People & Culture to maintain accurate information, resolve queries and prepare records for reporting, review and approval.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Managing end-to-end payroll preparation in line with the approved calendar.
- Validating authorised payroll inputs and preparing calculations, exception reports and control reports for review and approval.
- Maintaining payroll records and responding to employee payroll enquiries, with appropriate escalation to People & Culture.
- Coordinating PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax and other payroll-related reporting and payments.
- Preparing FBT lodgements and supporting schedules for review and approval.
- Review employee expense claims and corporate card transactions in SAP Concur to ensure appropriate Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) treatment, accurate coding, and sufficient supporting documentation.
- Provide final FBT approval for expense claims, identifying and resolving discrepancies by obtaining additional information or corrections as required.
- Administer employee expense and corporate card processes, provide first-line SAP Concur support and follow up outstanding items to support timely reimbursements.




- Prepare payroll reports, journals and supporting information for month-end, year-end, audits and reconciliations.

What we bring

- Work flexibility in your working week with our agile working framework
- Access our inclusive leave policy, including birthday leave, public holiday swaps, grandparents leave, volunteer leave and career break options.
- Benefit from our 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender.
- Receive an annual wellbeing allowance and access to health and wellbeing support Opportunity for an annual performance bonus and rewards through our Real Time Recognition and Employee Referral Bonus program.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, financial support for training programs, and ongoing career development and networking opportunities.

About us

Cromwell Property Group is a real estate investor and manager with $4.7 billion of assets under management across Australia and Recent Zealand as at 30 June 2026. Our vision is to be a real estate and investment platform recognised for our transparency, authenticity and creativity. Our people bring diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives that strengthen our decisions, inspire new ideas and help us deliver better outcomes. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and look forward to hearing what you could bring to Cromwell.

Opportunity for Growth

Our growth and performance is built on a culture of continuous learning and the active development of our people. As we grow, so do the opportunities for our people.

Recognition for your contribution

We reward and recognise individual and team contributions to our business and to our culture.

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📌 Payroll Officer (Brisbane City)
🏢 Cromwell Operations
📍 Brisbane City