Part-Time Payroll Officer (2 Days/Week) – Newcastle

Asquith Workforce; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Temp-to-perm

Established local business

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Asquith Workforce seeks an experienced Payroll Officer for a part-time role in Newcastle, NSW. The position offers two fixed days per week (Monday and Tuesday) with a path to permanent part-time.

You will support accurate, timely payroll processing, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with Australian legislation. You will work closely with administration and finance, processing timesheets, leave, deductions and superannuation while handling confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Payroll Officer role or similar payroll administration position.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and employment conditions.
• Experience processing timesheets, overtime, allowances and leave entitlements.
• Knowledge of PAYG, superannuation and payroll compliance requirements.
• Confidence using payroll and accounting software.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and strong computer literacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet payroll deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Availability to work both Mondays and Tuesdays each week.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll activities.
• Review, verify and process employee timesheets, including overtime and allowances.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including new starters and terminations.
• Calculate and process leave entitlements, deductions and payroll adjustments.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Australian legislation and awards.
• Assist with PAYG withholding, superannuation and STP reporting.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Respond to payroll enquiries with confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Payroll experience

Australian payroll laws

Timesheet processing

PAYG & superannuation

Payroll software

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidential communication

Team collaboration

Mon Tue availability

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Diploma of Payroll Services

Job description

Asquith Workforce seeks an experienced Payroll Officer for a part-time role in Newcastle, NSW. The position offers two fixed days per week (Monday and Tuesday) with a path to permanent part-time.

You will support accurate, timely payroll processing, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with Australian legislation. You will work closely with administration and finance, processing timesheets, leave, deductions and superannuation while handling confidential information with professionalism.