Our client is a well-established Australian organisation operating across multiple sites nationally. They are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their Brisbane-based team.

The Role

As the Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of end-to-end payroll services across multiple entities and jurisdictions. This is a hands-on role requiring strong award interpretation capability, advanced proficiency in systems, and ownership of statutory and compliance obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including onboarding, change-of-details, transfers, terminations, redundancies and leave payouts
• Accurately interpret and apply industrial instruments
• Manage payroll tax across multiple states including calculations, lodgements and reconciliations
• Oversee superannuation processing and compliance, including quarterly contributions and query resolution
• Support PAYG withholding obligations in coordination with finance and external accountants
• Manage payroll-related WorkCover activities including processing payments, reconciling reimbursements, liaising with insurers, and supporting annual declarations across multiple states
• Maintain payroll policies, procedures and audit documentation, and drive ongoing process, accuracy and risk-reduction improvements

About You 

• Demonstrated experience running end-to-end payroll across multiple entities and jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and WorkCover requirements
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and accountability
• Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex payroll matters independently

This is an opportunity to be the trusted payroll expert within a values-led, growing organisation with genuine scope to shape systems, drive process improvement, and own compliance across a multi-entity, multi-state payroll function.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working environment with two days work from home
• Convenient Brisbane location
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary on offer
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a well-established organisation

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 for a confidential discussion on the details below.

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