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Australian Payroll Compliance Coordinator

Job Overview:

We’re seeking an experienced Australian Payroll Compliance Coordinator to manage end-to-end payroll processing with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance

The ideal candidate has strong Australian payroll experience, knowledge of Fair Work and awards, and can work independently while meeting deadlines.

Experience with UKG or Payroll Metrix is a plus, along with the flexibility to support light admin or finance tasks if needed.

Schedule:

  • Minimum 20 hours per week, can be worked over 2-3 days.
  • Must be available to work on a Tuesday as this is the day pays are processed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining accurate payroll records
  • End-to-end payroll preparation and processing
  • Prepare payroll reconciliations, accruals and journals
  • Process cross charges between employing entities
  • Respond to payroll queries
  • Perform end of financial year payroll processes
  • Support payroll audits
  • Ensure payroll is compliant with Australian legislation and standards
  • Undertake basic interpretation of awards & other industrial instruments within scope of knowledge

Required Experience & Skills:

  • Strong payroll experience essential
  • Strong understanding of Australian payroll compliance obligations essential
  • Basic knowledge of Fair Work, awards and other industrial instruments essential
  • Intermediate computer skills & ability to learn new systems, experience with UKG & Payroll Metrix advantageous
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
  • High-level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a part-time, remote setup

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience supporting small to medium-sized businesses
  • Ability to take on light admin or finance tasks if additional hours are required

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring
  • Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note:

Please click the Apply Now button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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Australian Payroll Compliance Coordinator

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Part Time (20 - 34 Hours per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Sydney

Published on

Sep 04 2026

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