Senior Payroll Officer

About Redland

We grow, harvest, pack and market, citrus fruit, pome fruit, table grapes, stone fruit and kiwifruit from our farms across QLD, NSW, VIC and WA. Our vision is to be the producer of the world's most desired fruit – that means we're passionate about having the right people in the right roles.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced
Senior Payroll Officer
to take the lead in delivering accurate, timely payroll across our national operations. Based at our Brisbane head office, you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with awards and legislation, supporting our people with clear and professional payroll advice, and driving process improvements that make a real impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment where accuracy, autonomy, and collaboration are highly valued.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage Employee Records
  : Oversee onboarding, banking and super updates, salary adjustments, allowances, deductions, and terminations.
• Run Full Payroll Cycles
  : Deliver accurate, timely payroll for 400 employees across multiple states and Awards.
• Ensure Compliance
  : Interpret an Enterprise Agreement, multiple Awards, and legislation to maintain payroll accuracy and legal compliance.
• Process Statutory Obligations
  : Handle PAYG, superannuation, child support, and other government requirements.
• Handle Complex Transactions
  : Calculate redundancies, back pays, and overpayment recoveries with confidence.
• Reporting
  : Prepare detailed payroll reports for EOM and EOFY, supporting financial transparency.
• Collaborate & Improve
  : Work closely with internal teams to resolve payroll queries and enhance systems and processes.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum
  4 years' experience
  in end-to-end payroll within a medium to large organisation.
• Familiarity with
  MicroPay, Xero, and BioTime
  is a strong advantage, but not essential.
• Solid understanding of
  Australian payroll legislation
  , taxation, and superannuation.
• Proven ability to interpret multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements — experience with the
  Horticulture Award
  is highly valued, but not essential.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  — confident working with formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of payroll processes.

Why Work With Us

At Redland, our values drive us — from making things happen to winning as a team. You'll be part of a supportive, professional environment where your expertise is valued and your ideas for improvement are heard. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and the satisfaction of working for a business that produces fresh, high-quality products enjoyed across the world.

People make our business, and we want our people to embody the Redland Values:

• Make it happen
  : We take action. We are direct and frank. We plan ahead and deliver on time. We never give up
• Built to last from the ground up
  : We are detail-oriented. We think in decades, not years. We look for opportunities. We do it right first time.
• Win as a team
  : We select and build our team for the long term. We put the team first and celebrate the wins. We hold each other accountable. We turn up prepared and ready.
• Never satisfied
  : We ask why and challenge the status quo. We are continuously improving. We believe yesterdays' success is todays minimum standard. We are always learning.
• We love it
  : We take pride in everything. We let our passion drive us. We have a good time. We make every day count.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your payroll career, apply with your CV and cover letter today.