Australian Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles in line with Australian legislation.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies against ledger records independently once confident with the systems.
• Own payroll queries end-to-end, from calculation through to explaining the outcome to employees and account managers.
• Keep across changes to Australian payroll legislation, awards, and superannuation rules that affect your accounts.
• Build simple reference notes or guides so common payroll questions get answered consistently.
• Process journals, accruals, and adjustments related to payroll.

Must-Have Qualifications

Before you apply, confirm:

• You have hands-on experience processing Australian payroll end-to-end
• You're confident resolving payroll discrepancies with minimal supervision.
• You're comfortable being the first point of contact for payroll questions from a team, not just processing numbers behind the scenes.
• You can explain a payroll outcome clearly to someone who isn't a payroll expert.
• You can work Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST with a stable internet connection and a quiet home setup.
• Your written and spoken English is clear and professional for direct contact with employees and account managers.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or similar payroll/accounting software.
• Bookkeeping experience beyond payroll, such as AP/AR or bank reconciliations.
• Experience with Employment Hero or Dext.