Payroll Officer

4 hours 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.

  • Payroll Officer

    41 minutes ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Perigon Group Full time

    The CompanyJoin an industry leading organisation seeking a Payroll Officer to join them on a contract basis for the next three months. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, this organisation provides a supportive environment where payroll professionals can thrive.The RoleAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll...

  • Payroll Officer

    52 minutes ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Hays Full time

    Your new company:This national retail-based company who are the leader in their field are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their high performing payroll team on a full-time permanent basis. The role will be based in their Brisbane offices which are located in the Northside and offers onsite car parking.Your new role:Reporting to the Payroll...

  • Payroll Officer

    3 hours ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Private TSG Full time

    Our professional services ASX listed client is seeking a Payroll Officer.This is an urgent requirementApplications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted promptly. If you're interested, please apply as soon as possible to be considered early in the process.Duties includePayroll Processing including superannuation and payroll...

  • Payroll Officer

    2 hours ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time

    The PositionA reputable and growing organisation in the Brisbane CBD are seeking the talents of an experienced Payroll Officer to commence in a permanent full-time role within their thriving payroll team. This role provides you the opportunity to work in a collaborative team to perform a payroll service for a workforce of Working in a high-performing team...

  • Payroll Officer

    23 minutes ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Edge Early Learning Full time

    Payroll Officer | Hybrid | Edge Early LearningEdge Early Learning is a fast-growing early childhood provider (QLD, SA & ACT), founded in 2017 and guided by our values of Wellbeing, Community and Leadership.We're looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to support accurate, compliant, end-to-end payroll for a large, multi-site workforce. You'll work closely...

  • Payroll Officer

    4 hours ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Egis Group Full time

    Company DescriptionEgis is a global organisation with over 20,500 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide.Egis is an organisation with the capacity to...

  • Payroll Officer

    57 minutes ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Egis in ANZ Full time

    Company DescriptionEgis is a global organisation with over 20,500 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide.Egis is an organisation with the capacity to...

  • Payroll Officer

    12 minutes ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Egis Group Full time

    Company Description Egis is a global organisation with over 20,500 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide.Egis is an organisation with the capacity to...

  • Payroll Officer

    2 hours ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Omada Rail Systems Full time

    Human ResourcesPermanent ContractMid-Senior LevelBrisbaneAbout UsEgis is a global organisation with over 20,500 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients...

  • Payroll Officer

    3 hours ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia KBH Solutions Full time

    Ready to put your payroll skills to work in a role where accuracy matters and people are valued? We're recruiting an experienced Payroll Officer to join a growing, forward-thinking business right in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. This is your chance to own your own payroll portfolio, make a real impact, and get involved in projects that improve the way...