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Accounting and Finance
Brisbane
Hire Payroll Officers in Brisbane
People notice immediately if their pay is wrong, which is exactly why this role carries so much weight. This page covers what payroll officers do across Brisbane's businesses, what the role pays, and how we keep accurate, compliant payroll officers matched to the teams that need them.
Brisbane & Surrounds
Temporary, Contract & Permanent
Compliance & Transactional Finance Role
High Demand Role
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ABOUT THIS ROLE
Payroll officers manage the accurate and timely processing of employee pay, ensuring everyone is paid correctly and on time while staying compliant with tax and superannuation obligations.
The role covers collecting, calculating and entering payroll data, compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions and leave, and determining payroll liabilities including income tax, superannuation and workers compensation obligations. It’s a role where accuracy isn’t optional, an error doesn’t just create rework, it directly affects someone’s pay packet and the trust they place in the business.
In Brisbane, payroll officers work across businesses of every size and industry, from small businesses managing payroll alongside other finance functions, through to larger organisations with dedicated payroll teams handling complex awards and enterprise agreements. Demand is steady, and businesses consistently value candidates who bring genuine compliance knowledge rather than just data entry competence.
Our recruitment guide on hiring accounting and finance staff in Brisbane breaks down real pay rates and hiring models for finance roles across Brisbane, and what separates a payroll officer who gets it right every time from one who creates problems downstream.
What We Screen For
Demonstrated Payroll Processing Experience
Candidates should have hands-on experience processing payroll, including award interpretation, in a comparable business environment.
Accuracy and Compliance Knowledge
Strong attention to detail is essential, along with a sound working knowledge of tax, superannuation and award compliance requirements.
Proficiency with Payroll Software
Confident use of payroll systems such as Xero, MYOB, ADP or Preceda is expected, along with the ability to learn business-specific platforms quickly.
Award and Enterprise Agreement Interpretation
The ability to interpret and correctly apply relevant awards or enterprise agreements is core to the role, particularly in businesses with complex pay structures.
Confidentiality and Discretion
Payroll officers handle highly sensitive personal and financial information. Candidates need a genuine track record of discretion and trustworthiness.
Deadline Management
Payroll runs on fixed, non-negotiable deadlines. Candidates need to manage their workload reliably to ensure pay is processed accurately and on time, every cycle.
Licenses and Tickets
- No specific licences required for most placements
- Certificate III or IV in Business or Financial Services. Advantageous
- Experience with Xero, MYOB, ADP or Preceda. Highly regarded
Where We Place Payroll Officers
Payroll officer is a role businesses need to get right, since errors have a direct and immediate impact on staff trust and compliance. We maintain active relationships with experienced payroll officers across Brisbane and can move quickly when a vacancy arises.
Temporary Staffing
When a finance team needs payroll support fast, whether for an unplanned absence or a busy period such as end of financial year, we move quickly to source and screen suitable candidates.
Contract Staffing
For project-based work or fixed-term requirements, such as a payroll system implementation or transition, we supply experienced payroll officers on a contract basis with terms confirmed upfront.
Permanent Recruitment
For businesses building long-term payroll capability, we source and place permanent officers who bring the accuracy and compliance knowledge the role demands.
$72,000 – $100,000
per yearPay Rates for Payroll Officers in Brisbane
Payroll officer salaries in Brisbane typically range from $72,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience, business size and the complexity of the payroll function. Market data consistently shows Brisbane payroll officer salaries averaging between $86,000 and $92,000, reflecting genuinely strong demand for this role across the city.
Candidates with experience managing complex awards, multi-state payroll or enterprise agreements typically attract rates at the upper end of the range. Temporary and contract placements are quoted separately based on assignment length and scope.
Core Industry
Accounting and Finance Brisbane
Payroll officers work across businesses of every size and industry, providing the accuracy and compliance knowledge that keeps employees paid correctly and on time.
