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Synergie Australia is seeking a Senior Payroll Officerfor atrusted Government client located in Adelaide.

The important parts: Pay: $38–$44.19 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:

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





Strong 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

Solid 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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