Office Manager & Payroll Support

Sharp and Carter; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter in Thomastown, VIC is seeking an experienced Office Manager & Payroll Support to own day-to-day operations. This office-based role focuses 90% on administration and 10% on end-to-end payroll, offering an immediate start and the chance to shape office processes within a busy team.

You will coordinate facilities, onboarding, purchasing and supplier relations, while ensuring payroll is accurate, timely and compliant with Australian regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Office Manager or similar role.
• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll compliance.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Office Management & Administration (90%): oversee day-to-day operations, facilities, procurement, onboarding, travel, reporting.
• Payroll Support (10%): process payroll end-to-end, maintain records, handle changes and compliance.

Skills

Office management

Payroll processing

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Manager & Payroll Support
Thomastown, VIC | Office-Based Role | $90,000 - $110,000 + Super (Based on Experience) | Immediate Start Available
Are you an experienced Office Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership of office operations, support a busy team, and utilise your payroll experience?

We are partnering with a well-established business based in Thomastown seeking a proactive and highly organised Office Manager & Payroll Support professional to join their team. This is a predominantly Office Management position, with approximately 90% of the role focused on office operations and administration, and the remaining 10% dedicated to end-to-end payroll processing.

This is an office-based position and an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being the backbone of a business, thrives in a varied role, and is ready to make an immediate impact.

The Opportunity
As the Office Manager, you will be the central point of coordination across the business, ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently and effectively. You'll work closely with management, employees, suppliers and external stakeholders while taking ownership of key administrative and operational functions.
Alongside your office management responsibilities, you'll oversee payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with relevant legislation and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Office Management & Administration (90%)

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the office
• Coordinate facilities management, maintenance, contractors and suppliers
• Manage fleet administration, registrations, insurance renewals and related requirements
• Oversee office supplies, equipment and consumables
• Coordinate employee onboarding and general employment administration
• Arrange travel, accommodation and business logistics
• Support accounts payable processes, purchase orders and invoice approvals
• Manage employee expense reimbursements and company credit card administration
• Coordinate meetings, events and team functions
• Maintain records, prepare reports and support leadership with administrative projects
• Act as the go-to person for all office-related matters

Payroll Support (10%)

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain employee payroll records, including starters, leavers and employee changes
• Process leave, superannuation and payroll adjustments
• Prepare payroll reporting and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards and employment agreements
• Respond to payroll-related enquiries

About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in an Office Manager, Office Administrator or similar business support role
• End-to-end payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll compliance requirements
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work across all levels of a business
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to support wherever needed

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Office-based role in Thomastown
• $90,000 - $110,000 + Super, depending on experience
• Diverse role with genuine ownership and autonomy
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a successful business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to become a key part of the business and contribute to ongoing success

If you're an experienced Office Manager with payroll experience looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.