Melbourne CBD location | Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
3-month temporary Payroll Officer opportunity
Immediate start | End-to-end payroll in an award-based environment
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation on a 3-month temporary assignment. Supporting a high-volume, award-based payroll environment, this role offers an immediate start, Melbourne CBD location, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
The Opportunity
Joining an established payroll team, you will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple business units and employee groups. This role will suit a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has strong award interpretation experience.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities
Processing fortnightly payrolls within a complex award-based environment
Interpreting and applying Awards and payroll legislation
Managing payroll enquiries from employees and stakeholders
Processing payroll adjustments, leave transactions, and payroll variations




Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data integrity
Performing payroll checks, reconciliations, and validations
Supporting payroll compliance and reporting activities
Assisting with payroll administration and process improvement initiatives
Working collaboratively within an established payroll team
About You
Previous end-to-end payroll experience
Strong experience working within an award-based payroll environment
Confident award interpretation skills
Ability to perform manual payroll calculations and payroll checks
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Available to commence immediately or at short notice
What's on Offer
3-month temporary assignment
Melbourne CBD location
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
Immediate start available
Supportive and team-oriented payroll team
Exposure to a complex payroll environment
Opportunity to further develop award interpretation and payroll compliance expertise
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📌 Payroll Officer | Temporary (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne