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Synergie Australia is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer for a trusted Government client located in Adelaide.
The important parts:
Pay:
$38–$***** per hour + Super
Duration:
Inital 3-month contract
Commencement:
As soon as possible
Police check:
National Police Check required
Work arrangement:
Fully office-based
What you will be required to do:
As the Senior Payroll Consultant, you will:
Deliver accurate payroll and position-management services
Update payroll, leave, employee and position information in the HRMS
Complete complex manual calculations of employee entitlements
Conduct leave audits and calculate termination payments
Process invoices and recover payroll overpayments
Complete payroll reconciliations and maintain supporting records
Interpret enterprise agreements, awards and payroll legislation
Provide accurate verbal and written payroll advice
Respond to sensitive or complex payroll and leave enquiries
Prepare statutory, routine and ad hoc payroll reports
Assist with taxation, superannuation and other payroll returns
Maintain accurate paper and electronic payroll records
Contribute to HRMS improvements and process enhancements
Support improved team performance and customer service delivery
Work with senior management, employees and external stakeholders
To be successful in the role you will:
Have a current national police check
Extensive payroll experience within the South Australian Government
Significant experience providing payroll services in a large organisation
Experience completing complex payroll and entitlement calculations
Robust knowledge of enterprise agreements and awards
Understanding of PAYG tax, superannuation and FBT provisions




Experience completing leave audits and termination calculations
Experience processing overpayments, invoices and reconciliations
Strong spreadsheet and database skills
Experience maintaining and reporting on complex information
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
The ability to manage high volumes of work within fixed deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to interpret complex information, legislation and systems
Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisation skills
The ability to work independently with limited supervision
A flexible, motivated and customer-focused approach
What's on offer for you:
Senior payroll opportunity within the South Australian Government
Immediate three-month assignment
Central Adelaide CBD location
Exposure to complex payroll and position-management work
Opportunity to apply detailed knowledge of SA Government conditions
Varied work across calculations, reporting, advice and compliance
Professional environment servicing a large and complex workforce
Synergie Australia delivers a full 360o recruitment solution, consisting of
temporary
and
permanent recruitment services
, and more.
Safety
is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.
Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future.
This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate.
If you aspire for better, let's
work together.
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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (South Australia)
🏢 Synergie
📍 South Australia