Payroll Officer – 12 Month Maternity Leave Cover

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Prosperity Advisers Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Award-winning, full-service firm | Ranked 36 in AFR top 100
  • Highly competitive salary package with extensive employee benefits
  • Modern office located right across the stunning Queens wharf

Play a key role in delivering peace of mind with every payslip.

About Prosperity

Prosperity is an award-winning, mid-tier full-service firm, ranked 36 in AFR top 100. We care about our people and pride ourselves on our values of trust, respect, and innovation, fostering a supportive culture and shared purpose in creating the firm of the future. Prosperity is accredited as a Great Place to Work and has an excellent culture, competitive salary packages & benefits plus modern, attractive offices in three CBD locations.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team for a 12-month maternity leave contract. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant and high-performing payroll team working across a diverse portfolio of outsourced payroll clients.

This role is perfect for someone looking to develop their payroll career further, with exposure to various software platforms (including Employment Hero), modern awards, and client processes. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration with days of remote work each week.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls for a range of outsourced clients
  • Reviewing payroll data processed by other team members to ensure accuracy and legislative compliance
  • Providing timely and professional responses to client payroll queries
  • Delivering strong customer service to both clients and internal stakeholders
  • Assisting colleagues with interpretation of awards, agreements, and payroll legislation

About You

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented payroll professional who can step confidently into a busy role and maintain high service standards. You'll bring:

  • At least 2 years of payroll processing experience
  • Experience using Employment Hero, Xero or other payroll platforms
  • Confidence interpreting and applying multiple awards and agreements
  • Excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A strong commitment to client service excellence
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

If you're ready to contribute to a positive team, enjoy variety in your day, and grow your payroll expertise in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our team today

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