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Senior Payroll Officer

Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Contractor

Industry:

Accountant - Payroll

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Date Published:

07-Aug-2026

Job Description:

  • Initial Contract Basis
  • Competitive Salary, Flexible Working
  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Senior Payroll Officer

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join a growing organisation and take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations for a diverse workforce on an initial Fixed-Term Contract.

    This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing complex payroll requirements, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
    • Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and relevant legislation
    • Manage payroll compliance obligations, including superannuation, payroll tax, workers compensation, and leave entitlements
    • Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting, and payroll-related journals
    • Support month-end and year-end payroll activities
    • Maintain payroll records and assist with payroll system administration
    • Respond to employee and stakeholder payroll queries
    • Ensure compliance across multiple states and jurisdictions
    About You
    • Proven experience in a Senior Payroll Officer or similar payroll position
    • Strong knowledge of Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation
    • Experience processing complex payrolls in a high-volume environment
    • Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
    • Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
    • Experience with FIFO workforce payrolls
    • Experience working with Enterprise Agreements
    What's on Offer
    • Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team
    • Competitive salary, flexible working
    • Varied and challenging payroll responsibilities
    • Autonomy and ownership of key payroll processes
    • Long-term career opportunities within a growing organisation
    If you are an experienced payroll professional with strong enterprise agreement knowledge and a passion for delivering accurate, compliant payroll services, we would love to hear from you.
     
    If this sounds like your next opportunity, please hit “APPLY” now.

    For more information, contact Sam Bott on sam.bott@perigongroup.com.au
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