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Payroll & Finance Officer

Australia, Sydney Employment contract 115715.00 - 128573.00 AUD / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • End-to-End Payroll: Process fortnightly payroll for 130–170 staff, managing onboarding, terminations, leave, and adjustments
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate with Aurion MPaaS and People & Culture to ensure data accuracy and workflow alignment
  • Compliance & Award Interpretation: Apply relevant legislation, Awards, enterprise agreements, and internal policies accurately
  • Query & Escalation Management: Act as the first point of contact for resolving complex payroll inquiries from staff and management
  • Financial Operations: Handle payroll reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, bank administration, and audit reporting
  • Cross-Functional Support: Partner with FCR and BPP teams on budget submissions, financial statements, and agency objectives
  • Process Improvement: Maintain payroll documentation and support system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • Knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and full-function payroll operations
  • Proficiency in Aurion and TechOne finance systems (highly desirable)
  • Experience working within a government agency preferred
  • Broader accounting and financial control skills and experience
  • Australian Citizenship (Federal Government requirement)

Nice to have

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting & Finance

What we offer

  • Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
  • 3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
  • Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
  • Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
  • Flexible hybrid working
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