Payroll Officer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Woodforde Group Full time

Your Organisation

Step into a professional, fast-paced finance team as a Payroll Officer where you'll own the end-to-end payroll function for 250+ employees nationwide. This is an exciting chance to take charge of payroll operations, ensure compliance across multiple states, and play a key role in a major payroll transformation project (Oracle implementation).

This nationally recognised consultancy delivers engineering, environmental, and advisory expertise across infrastructure, government, and resources. With a reputation for practical, innovative solutions, the business partners with clients to plan, design, and deliver sustainable projects that create real impact.

With offices across Australia, the organisation brings together multidisciplinary specialists in water, civil, environmental, and energy services. Known for its collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and employee ownership model, this team is committed to delivering quality outcomes while fostering long-term partnerships—and supporting the people who make it all happen.

Your Role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for:

  • End-to-end, twice-monthly payroll for 250+ staff using MYOB
  • Managing superannuation, bonuses, leave, salary packaging, and terminations
  • Overseeing PAYG, STP reporting, and payroll tax (monthly & annual)
  • Maintaining accurate employee data and payroll master records
  • Partnering closely with HR to resolve payroll queries
  • Playing a key role in the upcoming payroll system migration to Oracle

Your Profile

You're tech-savvy, proactive, and confident managing the full payroll lifecycle. You thrive in a small, supportive team and enjoy problem-solving, improving processes, and navigating a busy, dynamic environment.

For the right candidate, this role can move from temporary to fixed-term and potentially permanent.

You will ideally bring:

  • 5+ years' end-to-end payroll experience (professional services advantageous)
  • Strong Excel capabilities and experience using MYOB
  • Excellent understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and awards
  • Ability to interpret employment contracts and manage confidential information
  • A detail-oriented, self-driven approach and strong communication skills

What's in it for you? Competitive salary package + WFH options

Stunning Brisbane CBD office with river views

Ongoing training, development, and genuine career progression

A chance to influence and shape payroll systems & processes

A friendly, close-knit team that values your contribution

Ready to elevate your payroll career?

Apply now and join a team that celebrates expertise, supports growth, and empowers you to make an impact.

Learn more about Woodforde Group and how we can help you: 

At Woodforde Group we support and celebrate diversity and do not discriminate. We are for all people, regardless of difference, and know that the more inclusive we are the stronger our work culture and the better our service delivery will be. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, experience, merit and business needs. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, orientations and walks of life to apply and feel comfortable in their own skin.

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