Job Description
Payroll Coordinator / Senior Payroll Officer n
$125k - $130k p.a. + 12.5% Superannuation
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Join a leading national investment management organisation, seeking a highly capable Payroll Coordinator/
Senior Payroll Officer
for a
15-Month Fixed-Term Contract
. This role empowers you to take ownership of complex compliance mandates, optimize vendor relationships, and ensure accurate, timely processing for a dedicated workforce in a dynamic, high-stakes setting.
About the Role
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Drive the end-to-end processing, reconciliation, and oversight of fortnightly payroll for +350 staff, maintaining the data precision required to satisfy regulatory reporting.
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Actively partner with and manage our outsourced payroll vendor, maintaining rigorous momentum and ensuring the rapid resolution of complex payroll-related matters.
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Managing and administering all payroll aspects related to complex employee transitions and lifecycle changes.
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Applying expert knowledge to accurately calculate complex final entitlements and settlement figures, ensuring strict associated regulatory and tax compliance.
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Monitor and enforce stringent compliance with evolving legislative frameworks.
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Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data integrity, streamline reconciliations, and ensure the organisation meets its stringent governance obligations.
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Demonstrating a willingness to assist with broader financial administration, and provide supplementary accounts payable support (occupying approximately 10% of the role).
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About You
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Australian Citizen with the verified ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance (Mandatory).
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Experience operating as a Payroll Coordinator/Senior Payroll Officer within Financial Services, Superfunds, or the public sector.
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Deep, specialised knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, complex Award interpretation, and rigorous tax compliance.
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High proficiency in utilising enterprise systems such as Aurion or Workday, paired with advanced Excel capabilities for sophisticated data validation and variance analysis.
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A proactive, highly analytical mindset with the ability to identify compliance gaps,



rectify systemic issues, and deliver faultless accuracy under competing deadlines.
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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The Benefits
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Highly competitive salary of $125,000 to $130,000 + 12.5% superannuation.
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A secure 15-Month Fixed-Term Contract offering stable, engaging, and highly visible project-based operational work.
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Flexible hybrid working model offering 2 days from home, requiring 3 days in the office (with Tuesday and Wednesday as mandatory collaboration days).
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The opportunity to act as a strategic subject matter expert, in an inclusive, high-performance culture that values deep analytical thinking, specialised technical capability, and the continuous professional development of its people.
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Payroll Coordinator / Senior Payroll Officer n
$125k - $130k p.a. + 12.5% Superannuation
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Join a leading national investment management organisation, seeking a highly capable Payroll Coordinator/
Senior Payroll Officer
for a
15-Month Fixed-Term Contract
. This role empowers you to take ownership of complex compliance mandates, optimize vendor relationships, and ensure accurate, timely processing for a dedicated workforce in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.
About the Role
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Drive the end-to-end processing, reconciliation, and oversight of fortnightly payroll for +350 staff, maintaining the data precision required to satisfy regulatory reporting.
n
Actively partner with and manage our outsourced payroll vendor, maintaining rigorous momentum and ensuring the rapid resolution of complex payroll-related matters.
n
Managing and administering all payroll aspects related to complex employee transitions and lifecycle changes.
n
Applying expert knowledge to accurately calculate complex final entitlements and settlement figures,



ensuring strict associated regulatory and tax compliance.
n
Monitor and enforce stringent compliance with evolving legislative frameworks.
n
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data integrity, streamline reconciliations, and ensure the organisation meets its stringent governance obligations.
n
Demonstrating a willingness to assist with broader financial administration, and provide supplementary accounts payable support (occupying approximately 10% of the role).
n
About You
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n
Australian Citizen with the verified ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance (Mandatory).
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Experience operating as a Payroll Coordinator/Senior Payroll Officer within Financial Services, Superfunds, or the public sector.
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Deep, specialised knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, complex Award interpretation, and rigorous tax compliance.
n
High proficiency in utilising enterprise systems such as Aurion or Workday, paired with advanced Excel capabilities for sophisticated data validation and variance analysis.
n
A proactive, highly analytical mindset with the ability to identify compliance gaps, rectify systemic issues, and deliver faultless accuracy under competing deadlines.
n
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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The Benefits
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Highly competitive salary of $125,000 to $130,000 + 12.5% superannuation.
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A secure 15-Month Fixed-Term Contract offering stable, engaging, and highly visible project-based operational work.
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Flexible hybrid working model offering 2 days from home, requiring 3 days in the office (with Tuesday and Wednesday as mandatory collaboration days).
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The opportunity to act as a strategic subject matter expert, in an inclusive, high-performance culture that values deep analytical thinking, specialised technical capability, and the continuous professional development of its people.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Payroll Coordinator / Senior Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Randstad - Finance & Accounting
📍 Melbourne