Australian Payroll Specialist (12-Month Contract)
About Penbrothers
Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.
About the Client
Our Client is a dynamic healthcare services organization committed to delivering high-quality medical solutions across Australia. We focus on supporting healthcare providers and patients through innovative services, reliable operations, and a people-first approach.As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who share our commitment to excellence and compliance.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience in Australian payroll to manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure full compliance with Australian statutory requirements. This role will work closely with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations.
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), 40 hours per week, overtime may be required when needed. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the operation.
What you’ll do- Process end-to-end Australian payroll (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly) with high accuracy and timeliness
- Ensure compliance with Australian Fair Work regulations, ATO requirements, and relevant awards/EAs
- Calculate and process wages, overtime, penalties, allowances, bonuses, and deductions
- Manage superannuation, PAYG withholding, payroll tax, and other statutory contributions
- Handle payroll for new hires, resignations, terminations, and final pay calculations
- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data in payroll systems
- Reconcile payroll reports and support monthly and year-end reporting
- Address payroll-related inquiries from employees and stakeholders
- Support audits and ensure payroll controls and documentation are in place
- Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll-related processes and improvements
- Minimum of 4–5 years of dedicated experience in Australian payroll. (Candidates with 2–3 years of experience may be considered if they possess direct experience with TwoCloud9 and Salesforce) .
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Fair Work, ATO compliance, and superannuation
- System Adaptability: While training is provided, a high degree of system adaptability is essential. Prior experience with Salesforce or TwoCloud9 is a significant advantage.
- High attention to detail and strong numerical skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience supporting payroll for multi-entity or multi-state Australian operations
- Background working in a fast-paced or scaling environment
- Exposure to payroll audits or system implementations
- Payroll is processed accurately and on time with minimal errors
- Full compliance with Australian payroll and statutory requirements
- Payroll inquiries are resolved efficiently and professionally
- Strong working relationship with HR, Finance, and leadership teams
Our Hiring Process
We utilize AI tools to enhance hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation. Consequently, candidates will engage with an AI Interviewer, supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will support your entire application journey.
Our AI Expectations: While we encourage you to use AI for CV refinement and research, we require that all interviews and assessments be completed through your own authentic effort. The use of real-time AI assistance during interviews or to complete skills tests is strictly prohibited to ensure a fair and genuine evaluation of your capabilities.
What You’ll Get
At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.
- Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
- Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
- Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
- Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.