Finance & Accounting

Payroll Officer

Accurate, on-time payroll processing you can count on.

Overview

What this role looks like

A Payroll Officer manages the end-to-end payroll process for your business. They calculate wages, process payments, handle leave entitlements, and ensure compliance with Australian workplace regulations. When payroll runs smoothly, your team stays happy and your business stays compliant.

Common tools
Xero PayrollKeyPayEmployment HeroATO portalsMicrosoft Excel

Some of What They Do Day to Day

  • Process fortnightly or monthly payroll for all employees
  • Calculate wages including overtime, allowances, and deductions
  • Manage leave balances, sick leave, and annual leave accruals
  • Prepare and lodge superannuation contributions and STP reporting
  • Handle employee onboarding and offboarding payroll setup
  • Respond to payroll enquiries from staff and management
  • Maintain accurate payroll records for audit and compliance purposes
Pricing

Payroll Officer rates

Full-time weekly rates. All rates benchmarked against Australian market salaries.

Junior

AU Market Rate

$1,155/wk

NVT Rate

$520/wk

You save

$635(55%)

Mid-Level

AU Market Rate

$1,463/wk

NVT Rate

$600/wk

You save

$863(59%)

Senior

AU Market Rate

$1,771/wk

NVT Rate

$700/wk

You save

$1,071(60%)

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