Payroll Officer

Cromwell Property Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cromwell Property Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Corporate Finance team in Brisbane on a fixed-term contract from November 2026 to March 2028. You will manage end-to-end payroll and staff expense administration, ensuring accuracy and timely payments, while supporting SAP Concur users and maintaining compliant payroll records.

Reporting to the Finance Manager - Accounts, you will validate inputs, coordinate PAYG withholding, superannuation and payroll tax, and prepare

Qualifications

• Experience administering end-to-end payroll.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll including PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax, termination payments and calendars.
• Experience with staff expenses or corporate card administration and user support.
• Experience using payroll and expense systems; SAP Concur and Payce (Ramco) experience desirable.
• Understanding privacy, record-keeping, access and segregation of duties.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication and responsive employee service.
• Desirable payroll/finance/HR qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll preparation in line with the approved calendar.
• Validating inputs and preparing calculations, exception reports and control reports for review and approval.
• Maintaining payroll records and responding to employee payroll enquiries with escalation to People & Culture.
• Coordinating PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax and related reporting and payments.
• Preparing FBT lodgements and supporting schedules for review and approval.
• Administering staff expenses and corporate card workflows with SAP Concur support.
• Monitoring outstanding or rejected expense items and coordinating reimbursements and data hand-offs.
• Preparing payroll reports, journals and schedules for month-end, year-end, audit and reconciliation.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Confidentiality

Prioritisation

Employee service

Education

Payroll/Finance/HR qualification

Tools

SAP Concur

Payce (Ramco)

Job description

Cromwell Property Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Corporate Finance team in Brisbane on a fixed-term contract from November 2026 to March 2028.

You have hands-on experience administering end-to-end payroll and understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and reliable controls. You are comfortable managing payroll deadlines, investigating exceptions and providing clear and respectful support to employees.

You will also bring a practical understanding of employee expenses and corporate card administration and the confidence to guide users through systems and approved processes.

You will bring:

Experience administering end-to-end payroll.

Working knowledge of Australian payroll administration, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax, termination payments and payroll calendars.

Experience with employee expense or corporate card administration and user support.

Experience using payroll and expense systems, with SAP Concur and Payce (Ramco) experience desirable.

Understanding of privacy, record-keeping, access and segregation-of-duties requirements.

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise critical deadlines.

Clear written and verbal communication and a responsive approach to employee service.

A relevant payroll, finance, business or human resources qualification is desirable, although equivalent practical experience will be considered.

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager - Accounts, you will deliver accurate, timely and controlled payroll and staff expense administration so that all employees are paid correctly and statutory obligations are met.

You will manage payroll preparation, support SAP Concur users, maintain complete records and coordinate payroll and expense information required for accounting, audit and compliance activities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Managing end-to-end payroll preparation in line with the approved calendar.

Validating authorised payroll inputs and preparing calculations, exception reports and control reports for review and approval.

Maintaining payroll records and responding to employee payroll enquiries, with appropriate escalation to People & Culture.

Coordinating PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll tax and other payroll-related reporting and payments.

Preparing FBT lodgements and supporting schedules for review and approval.

Administering staff expense and corporate card workflows and providing first-line SAP Concur support.

Monitoring outstanding or rejected expense items and coordinating timely employee reimbursements and data hand-offs.

Preparing payroll reports, journals and supporting schedules for month-end, year-end, audit and reconciliation activities.

What we bring

Work flexibility in your working week with our agile working framework

Access our inclusive leave policy, including birthday leave, public holiday swaps, grandparents leave, volunteer leave and career break options.

Benefit from our 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender.

Receive an annual wellbeing allowance and access to health and wellbeing support

Opportunity for an annual performance bonus and rewards through our Real Time Recognition and Employee Referral Bonus program.

Access to LinkedIn Learning, financial support for training programs, and ongoing career development and networking opportunities.

About us

Cromwell Property Group is a real estate investor and manager with $4.7 billion of assets under management across Australia and New Zealand as at 30 June 2026. Our vision is to be a real estate and investment platform recognised for our transparency, authenticity and creativity.

Our people bring diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives that strengthen our decisions, inspire new ideas and help us deliver better outcomes. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and look forward to hearing what you could bring to Cromwell.

We do not accept unsolicited agency applications for this position. Cromwell will not be responsible for fees associated with applications submitted directly to hiring managers or outside our approved recruitment process.