Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer; Australia-based, Brisbane

 

About the Role:

 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer to support our Senior Payroll Partner in delivering accurate and timely payroll services. This role is essential in ensuring smooth payroll operations across our Australian and New Zealand entities, supporting approximately 300 employees across fortnightly and monthly cycles

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including onboarding, data integrity checks, leave/payroll code updates, and termination payments.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and reconcile monthly leave records.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand legislative requirements, including payroll tax, superannuation, and PAYG.
• Prepare and process year-end reconciliations, movement sheets, and end-of-month reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders, managing payroll-related risks and responsibilities.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, presentations, and other duties as required.

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Selection Criteria

 

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll processing.

 

Desirable:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including Workers Compensation and Payroll Tax.
• Experience using Aurion payroll software.
• Solid knowledge of payroll systems, employee benefits, and leave requirements.
• High-level Excel skills and a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience working with New Zealand payroll legislation is highly desirable.

 

What We Offer

 

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Chance to make a real impact
• Benefit from a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office options

 

About DT Global Asia Pacific

 

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

 

How to Apply?

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We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities.

 

Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  Sunday 3 August 2025, 11:59 pm AEST time  

 

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply.