Payroll Officer

For almost 70 years, Export Finance Australia has helped Australian businesses grow and succeed internationally with finance to secure opportunities, expand into new markets and diversify their presence. We support critical minerals and defence sectors, finance projects that strengthen economic resilience and advance net zero, and back Australian investment in sustainable infrastructure. 

Working with banks, other Government agencies and international partners, we back Australia’s exporters, supply chain businesses and industries, contributing to a more stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific while advancing Australia’s trade, investment and economic security objectives.  

Your new role

Location: Sydney
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent

About you

The Assistant Manager, Payroll supports the efficient, accurate and compliant delivery of payroll services, working under the guidance of the Senior Payroll Manager. The role assists with payroll processing, reporting, reconciliations, employee queries, payroll records and system administration, while escalating complex matters and supporting continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Payroll Processing and Administration

• Assist with accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing.
• Support the operation and maintenance of payroll systems and payroll data.

Payroll Reporting, Reconciliations and Controls

• Prepare payroll summaries, reports and reconciliations, including earnings, deductions, leave, tax, superannuation and other payroll-related information.
• Support payroll-related reporting, audit requests and process documentation as required.

Compliance and Records Management

• Assist with payroll compliance activities, including PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation guarantee, leave obligations, conditions and relevant payroll policies.
• Maintain payroll files and records in accordance with statutory, audit and organisational requirements.
• Monitor updates to payroll-related processes, legislation and policies, and support communication of routine changes where required.

Employee and Stakeholder Support

• Respond to routine payroll enquiries from employees, managers, HR and Finance, providing clear guidance and escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance and people leaders to resolve routine payroll matters and support employee lifecycle processes.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• 3 years experience conducting Payroll functions
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant payroll experience.
• Payroll qualification, certification or specialist payroll training would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll administration or payroll processing, preferably within a medium-sized, complex or regulated organisation.
• Experience supporting payroll processing, employee data changes, payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Australian payroll requirements, including taxation, superannuation, leave, allowances, deductions and employment conditions.
• Experience using payroll systems, HRIS platforms and Microsoft Excel to maintain data, prepare reports and support payroll accuracy.
• Intermediate Excel and reporting skills, with the ability to prepare accurate payroll summaries and reconciliations.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain routine payroll matters in plain language.
• Good customer service and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, HR, Finance and external providers.
• Experience using Aurion software is desirable.
  

Even if you haven’t ticked every box but this role resonates with you, don't rule yourself out just yet, we'd love to hear from you!

Our benefits and culture

We are small enough to have an impact, BIG enough to make a world of difference and it starts with our people.

We support flexible working and pride ourselves in fostering a culture that is inclusive, diverse and collaborative. We are proud to be certified as a 2025 Great Place to Work for a fifth consecutive year, recognised on the 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list and listed as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2025. 

In line with our commitment to our people, we have a comprehensive array of benefits available to our employees:

• Generous leave provisions (e.g. Annual Wellbeing day) and leave purchase opportunities
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers
• Thorough induction onboarding program
• Fitness Passport along with other Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Gender affirmation leave
• Income Protection Insurance
• Community volunteering
• and many more!

Our headquarters is based in Sydney CBD, and we have a national presence across Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

Eligibility

Australian Citizenship - To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship at the time of application.

Security Clearance - To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

How to apply

Applications close: 30 August 2026.  

Interviews will occur in parallel, so please apply ASAP.
Enquiries: Careers@exportfinance.gov.au      
  
To apply, please email your CV to Careers@exportfinance.gov.au      

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We invite and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

About us

Export Finance Australia is Australia’s export credit agency.  

The reason our people join us, stay with us and grow with us is because they wholeheartedly believe in our purpose. They can see the impact we create for our customers.

We are a highly purpose-driven organisation. We seek to create an inclusive culture that values our customers and employees. Our people are expected to champion this and play a key role in achieving those outcomes. In working towards our strategy, our people display our IMPACT leadership behaviours of Frank & Fearless, Dexterous & Agile and Careful & Diligent

For more information about us, please refer to our website. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered on this occasion.