Graduate / Junior Payroll Administrator

Cari; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial contract

Training program

Career progression

Supportive team

Modern office

Student friendly

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is seeking a junior payroll professional to join a large national organisation in Brisbane. You will assist with payroll preparation and processing, maintain records, and respond to inquiries within a collaborative finance team.

The role offers a comprehensive training program, mentoring, and clear career progression paths in a supportive environment, with opportunities for university students and graduates to start their payroll careers.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Eagerness to learn and develop a career in payroll
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll
• Maintain employee payroll records and data integrity
• Process payroll variations including new starters, terminations and employee changes
• Respond to payroll-related enquiries from employees and stakeholders
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, awards and company policies
• Work closely with the broader payroll and finance team on continuous process improvements
• Provide general administrative support to the payroll function

Job description

• Fantastic opportunity for junior/grads to enter the workforce
• Large, national private equity backed organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a large national, private equity-backed organisation operating across Australia with a strong reputation within its sector. With significant investment in people, systems, and growth, the business offers a dynamic and supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to develop and progress their careers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people through a comprehensive training program, ongoing mentoring, and clearly defined career progression pathways. Whether you're a recent graduate or have some administration experience, you'll be supported every step of the way as you build your payroll expertise.

Job Description

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll
• Maintain employee payroll records and data integrity
• Process payroll variations including new starters, terminations and employee changes
• Respond to payroll-related enquiries from employees and stakeholders
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, awards and company policies
• Work closely with the broader payroll and finance team on continuous process improvements
• Provide general administrative support to the payroll function

The Successful Applicant

• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Eagerness to learn and develop a career in payroll
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative

What's on Offer

• Intiail contract opportunity (potential for perm conversion)
• Comprehensive training and development program
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a national organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern office environment
• Also suitable for university students