📑 Payroll Officer – Expression of Interest

Join the Justwise Team

We’re always open to expressions of interest from payroll professionals who bring precision, compliance expertise, and a service-first mindset. If you’re looking for a flexible, forward-thinking accounting team to grow with — we’d love to hear from you.

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About the Role

We welcome applications for a variety of work arrangements:

🔹 Casual (10–15 hrs/week): $40–$52/hour
🔹 Permanent Part-Time (20–24 hrs/week): $30–$38/hour
🔹 Flexible Part-Time (20–25 hrs/week): $28–$35/hour
🔹 Full-Time (38 hrs/week): $38–$52/hour

Workdays: Monday to Friday

Actual offer may vary depending on experience and role structure.

About You

🔹 Australian citizenship or permanent work rights
🔹 3–5 years of proven experience in payroll or related roles (preferred)
🔹 Strong attention to detail and accuracy
🔹 Excellent written and verbal communication
🔹 Analytical thinking and comfort with numbers
🔹 Knowledge of GST and basic tax coding
🔹 Familiarity with superannuation compliance and legislation
🔹 Sound understanding of Fair Work legislation and award interpretation
🔹 Knowledge of EBAs and union agreements
🔹 Experience with payroll compliance in disability, NDIS, or nonprofit sectors (advantageous)
🔹 Familiarity with ACNC and NFP accounting standards (preferred)
🔹 Experience with payroll in manufacturing or construction (ideal)
🔹 Experience with time & attendance systems like Ceridian (Preceda), Kronos, or Mitrefinch TMS (desirable)
🔹 Familiarity with Employment Hero software (preferred)

Qualifications & Skills

🔹 Certificate III or IV in Business, Accounting, Payroll, or related field (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

🔹 Prepare pay runs and ABA files
🔹 Process payroll, superannuation, and tax obligations
🔹 Ensure accurate and timely payroll submission
🔹 Handle termination and severance calculations
🔹 Administer bonuses, reimbursements, and pay adjustments
🔹 Maintain employee payroll records
🔹 Manage employee hours and award interpretations
🔹 Generate payslips and reconcile payroll reports
🔹 TPAR and super processing
🔹 Respond to employee payroll queries
🔹 Assist with onboarding and offboarding
🔹 Ensure compliance: QBCC, WorkCover, QLeave, Super

General Administration

🔹 Manage the accounts mailbox
🔹 Maintain payroll records (digital and physical)
🔹 File and organise payroll-related documentation

Why Work With Us

🔹 Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
🔹 A variety of work across industries and clients
🔹 Stable and long-term role potential
🔹 Friendly, supportive, and modern team culture
🔹 Remote and tech-enabled work options

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