About the Company
This well-regarded organisation operates within a large, complex environment and is known for its strong reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. With a sizeable workforce and evolving payroll landscape, they are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to step in and provide immediate support during a busy period.
About the Role
This is a 3-month contract opportunity (with potential to extend) for a hands-on Payroll Specialist. Working as part of an established team, you’ll be responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll processing in a high-volume environment, process improvements and tackling complex payroll scenarios.
Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-end payroll processing within a large organisation
- Manual calculation and processing of overtime and adjustments
- Managing exception reporting and resolving discrepancies
- Performing accurate tax calculations
- Calculating overpayments and liaising with employees to negotiate repayment plans
- Managing superannuation processes, including handling refunds efficiently
- Reviewing, updating, and creating clear payroll work instructions
About You
You’re a knowledgeable payroll professional who doesn’t need hand-holding. You know your way around a payroll system, can pick things up quickly, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in payroll within a large, complex environment
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes
- Experience with large ERP's (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Aurion, Preceda, Chris21)
- A proactive mindset with the ability to problem-solve and work autonomously
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
- Excellent communication skills, particularly when handling sensitive payroll matters
The Benefits
- 3-month contract with potential to extend
- Up to $70.00 per hour + super, dependent on experience
- Immediate start available
- Toowong location with on-site parking
- Flexible start times to suit your routine
- 1–2 days work-from-home per week
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Britt Molony on +61 0417737307, quoting reference JN -042026-42961. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com


