The Opportunity

Sharp & Carter is partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation located in the heart of Brisbane CBD to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a strong market presence and a collaborative, high-performing finance function.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will take full ownership of the payroll function while leading and developing a small team. This position will suit a hands-on Payroll Manager who thrives in an operational role and is passionate about driving efficiencies, strengthening controls, and enhancing payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll function across a weekly payroll cycle
• Supervise, mentor and support a team of 2. 
• Ensure full compliance with relevant Australian legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements
• Oversee payroll tax, superannuation, and statutory reporting requirements
• Manage payroll reconciliations, month-end reporting, and audit processes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across systems and workflows
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll queries

About You

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll within an Australian environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, and award interpretation
• Proven leadership or team mentoring experience
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the business
• Experience with large payroll systems (e.g. Chris21, MicroPay, Workday or similar) highly regarded

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Prime Brisbane CBD location with excellent public transport access
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and drive process improvement
• Flexible working arrangements

How to apply

Sharp & Carter often have a range of positions available that may not yet be advertised. If you feel this opportunity is interesting yet not quite right, then we recommend still submitting an application or sending your CV directly to the email address below. That way we can contact you to find out more about your career goals and aspirations and we will ensure you stay updated and aware of exciting new vacancies in the market.

For more information about this opportunity, please call Antonia Waldron or Aleah Borgas for a confidential discussion on the details below.

Antonia Waldron
Awaldron@sharpandcarter.com.au
0491 257 346

Aleah Borgas
ABorgas@sharpandcarter.com.au
0488 159 430