Payroll Officer

AccountAbility; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Walking distance to Richmond station

Job summary

AccountAbility seeks a Payroll Officer for a standalone, end-to-end weekly payroll role in the hospitality sector. Immediate availability is preferred for a 6–8 week contract with a hybrid working model in Melbourne, near Richmond, and a focus on timesheet-heavy processing.

The position covers superannuation, payroll tax and WorkCover, plus payroll reconciliation and reporting for a high-volume operation.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years experience in payroll, preferably in hospitality.
• Available to start immediately and commit to a 6–8 week contract.
• Experience with weekly end-to-end payroll and handling timesheets.

Responsibilities

• Processing end to end weekly payroll.
• Managing timesheets for a high-volume, award-based environment.
• Overseeing superannuation, payroll tax, and WorkCover compliance.
• Performing payroll reconciliation and reporting.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Weekly payroll processing

Superannuation

Payroll tax

WorkCover

Payroll reconciliation

Payroll reporting

Job description

Working with an organisation in the Hospitality industry we are looking for a Payroll Officer to support on a 6-8 week contract. This role is a standalone end to end payroll processing role and we are looking to speak to immediately available candidates with 2-3+ years experience.

The role:

Processing end to end weekly payroll

Working towards one award with a high number of timesheet employees

Superannuation, payroll tax and Workcover

Payroll reconciliation and reporting

The specifics

Walking distance from Richmond station

Hybrid working model on offer

Hourly rate

Working through the Christmas period except for public holidays

This role would suit someone who isn't currently working (or available within the next week) and looking to keep busy through to early January 2027.