Senior Payroll Officer (Colac)

- $60–$70 per hour + super
- Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote)
- Immediate start
- Colac
- Short‑Term Contract (to Aug 2026) or 12‑Month Fixed Term A key employer in the Colac region is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to step in immediately and support the delivery of a high‑volume, fortnightly payroll. Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, you will work alongside another Payroll Officer to ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing for more than 300 casual and permanent employees. Why You’ll Want This Role
- Immediate start with strong hourly rate ($60–$70 + super)
- Hybrid flexibility: office‑based during pay‑run week, remote options otherwise
- A respected regional employer with a supportive People & Culture team About the Role You will take ownership of end‑to‑end payroll processing using a combination of manual inputs and system‑based workflows. This includes verifying timesheets, transcribing hours accurately, and ensuring all employee data is correct within the payroll system. You’ll interpret employment agreements, classifications, allowances and entitlements, maintaining compliance and ensuring every employee is paid correctly and on time. What You Bring You’re an experienced payroll professional with strong attention to detail and confidence working with manual processes. You understand awards, agreements and payroll compliance, and you’re comfortable stepping into a busy environment where accuracy and reliability matter. Experience in high‑volume payroll environments will be highly regarded. If you’re available immediately and ready to support a valued regional organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Harvest Recruitment is proud to be an equal chance employer who values the contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our community. Harvest Recruitment offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru3gm