Payroll Manager Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Payroll Manager - Immediate start!

at Sharp & Carter Sydney North Shore Accounting Clerical

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$135,000 + superannuation

Macquarie Park Location | 2 days WFH | Lead an established team
Free parking on-site | 6 month temp opportunity
$150,000 + superannuation

Macquarie Park Location | 2 days WFH | Lead an established team
Free parking on-site | 6 month temp opportunity
$150,000 + superannuation

Hybrid working available - Competitive salary - High volume experience + ADP Payforce Ideal

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

Featured

This is a featured job

Interim Payroll Manager (Open to Team Lead)

at Sharp & Carter Sydney North Shore Accounting Clerical

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$135,000 + superannuation

Macquarie Park Location | 2 days WFH | Lead an established team
Free parking on-site | 6 month temp opportunity
$135,000 + superannuation

Macquarie Park Location | 2 days WFH | Lead an established team
Free parking on-site | 6 month temp opportunity
$135,000 + superannuation

Hybrid working available - Competitive salary - High volume experience + ADP Payforce Ideal

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

Featured

Listed three days ago

Payroll Manager

at Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Salary based on experience level

Flexible hybrid model - just one day in the office per week
Excellent remuneration aligned to experience and contract nature
Work with Chris21 in a tier one environment

Flexible hybrid model - just one day in the office per week
Excellent remuneration aligned to experience and contract nature
Work with Chris21 in a tier one environment

Lead a high-performing payroll team in a flexible role offering strong work-life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Recruited byDaniel Close

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Payroll Manager - Immediate start!

at Sharp & Carter Sydney North Shore Accounting Clerical

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$135,000 + superannuation

Macquarie Park Location | 2 days WFH | Lead an established team
Free parking on-site | 6 month temp opportunity
$150,000 + superannuation

Macquarie Park Location | 2 days WFH | Lead an established team
Free parking on-site | 6 month temp opportunity
$150,000 + superannuation

Hybrid working available - Competitive salary - High volume experience + ADP Payforce Ideal

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Assistant Payroll Manager

at Appreciating Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$140k-$170k+Super

If you love people management, BAU payroll and NOT running multiple projects, this role is for you! $140 k-$160 k + S, report to Head of Payroll.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Team Leader (Payroll Services)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$119,802 - $127,941 p.a.

Temporary full time until 8 October 2026
12.75% Superannuation, 4 weeks annual leave + leave loading allowance
36.25 hour work week, Salary packaging available

Temporary full time until 8 October 2026
12.75% Superannuation, 4 weeks annual leave + leave loading allowance
36.25 hour work week, Salary packaging available

As a Payroll Team Leader, you will lead a team of passionate Payroll professionals

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Payroll Compliance Manager

at Appreciating Recruitment Group

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Up to $180k + Super

Help to shape and govern Payroll compliance across a large ASX business.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Payroll Manager

at Morgan Consulting

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

AUD 55 - 65 per hour

Payroll Manager | Immediate Start | Contract We’re working with a nationally recognised design-led professional services business to

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Payroll Officer

at Payroll Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Above market base salary plus Salary Packaging
Multiple locations available for office days (Hybrid)
Long term Fixed Term Contract (4 weeks notice period accepted)

Above market base salary plus Salary Packaging
Multiple locations available for office days (Hybrid)
Long term Fixed Term Contract (4 weeks notice period accepted)

Supports the Payroll and payroll systems function and will lead on processing and finalising the fortnightly pay run using TechnologyOne.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Interim Payroll Manager (Open to Team Lead)

at Sharp & Carter Sydney North Shore Accounting Clerical

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$135,000 + superannuation

Macquarie Park Location | 2 days WFH | Lead an established team
Free parking on-site | 6 month temp opportunity
$135,000 + superannuation

Macquarie Park Location | 2 days WFH | Lead an established team
Free parking on-site | 6 month temp opportunity
$135,000 + superannuation

Hybrid working available - Competitive salary - High volume experience + ADP Payforce Ideal

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

9d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Payroll Project Specialist

at Kinetic

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Coomera, Gold Coast QLD

Work on a major enterprise payroll transformation project
Have full lifecycle exposure from design to go-live
Make a real impact in a complex, multi-entity environment

Work on a major enterprise payroll transformation project
Have full lifecycle exposure from design to go-live
Make a real impact in a complex, multi-entity environment

Join a high-impact transformation project and shape payroll for a large, dynamic workforce.

subClassification: Remuneration & BenefitsRemuneration & Benefits

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

13h ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Payroll Manager

at Mars Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$160k - $180k p.a. + Super

Salary: $160,000 - 180,000 + Super
Hybrid working arrangement
18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: $160,000 - 180,000 + Super
Hybrid working arrangement
18 Month Fixed Term Contract

National Payroll Manager job opportunity to join a prestigious organisation on an initial 18-month fixed term contact located in Melbourne CBD

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Payroll Officer

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

The Department of Health are excited to welcome applications for a Senior Payroll Officer! BRISBANE

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Payroll Lead

at Veritas Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

St Kilda Road - free secure onsite car parking
6 month contract
Full salary packaging on offer

St Kilda Road - free secure onsite car parking
6 month contract
Full salary packaging on offer

Payroll Manager - 6month contract - St Kilda Road loc - onsite parking!

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Payroll Officer

at City of Ryde

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$77,378.67 to $100,592.27 + Superannuation

Temporary position up to 12 months
Enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
Salary from $77,378.67 - $100,592.27 + Superannuation

Temporary position up to 12 months
Enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
Salary from $77,378.67 - $100,592.27 + Superannuation

In this role you will assist the Payroll team in providing an efficient and effective payroll service to staff.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Interim Payroll Manager

at Peoplecorp

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

ASAP start
Great daily rate on offer
North Ryde location

ASAP start
Great daily rate on offer
North Ryde location

We are seeking a Interim Payroll Manager to join an organisation for a period of 3 months.

Recruited byEmma Dundas

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Payroll Compliance Manager

at people2people - Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$160,000 – $180,000 per year

Payroll Compliance Manager | 12‑month FTC | Audit, remediation & governance focus in a complex enterprise payroll environment.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Payroll Manager

at AccountAbility

This is a Contract/Temp job

Leichhardt, Sydney NSW

Super

$65-80 per hour + GST | Leichhardt NSW
5 days in the office | Parking available on site
3‑month temporary contract with potential to extend or convert to perm

$65-80 per hour + GST | Leichhardt NSW
5 days in the office | Parking available on site
3‑month temporary contract with potential to extend or convert to perm

Experienced Payroll Manager required for a 3‑month temporary role supporting a large, complex payroll through EOFY and salary reviews.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

16d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Payroll Consolidation Project

at Appreciating Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$150k-$180k+Super

Lead a major payroll consolidation project across a complex multi-entity business, driving system improvement, compliance, and process efficiency.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Payroll Officer

at Randstad - Finance & Accounting

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

South Yarra, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$55 - $60 p.h. + Superannuation

Our client, a local competitor with a strong presence in their market, is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to support them during a period of growth!

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Payroll Manager - Immediate start!

at Sharp & Carter Sydney North Shore Accounting Clerical

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

$160,000 - $180,000 + Superannuation (Hrly rate)

Immediate start / Opportunity to support
Circa $160,000 - $180,000 + Superannuation (Hourly equivalent)
Close to Metro/Train stations / Global reputable organisation

Immediate start / Opportunity to support
Circa $160,000 - $180,000 + Superannuation (Hourly equivalent)
Close to Metro/Train stations / Global reputable organisation

Immediate start - 3 month contract role - North Sydney location - Close to public transport - High volume payroll experience required

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

17d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Senior Payroll Officer

at MAYDAY Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bayside & South Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$50-65ph + Super

Senior payroll role reporting to CFO
$50–$65/hr + super | full-time temp | 1 day WFH | ASAP start
Mentor 2 coordinators, manage escalations & complex EBA payroll support

Senior payroll role reporting to CFO
$50–$65/hr + super | full-time temp | 1 day WFH | ASAP start
Mentor 2 coordinators, manage escalations & complex EBA payroll support

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

17h ago

Listed seven days ago

Payroll Analytics Advisor

at Hume City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadmeadows, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

The Payroll Analytics Advisor is responsible for assessing historical payroll data into actionable insights that support financial and business

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Interim Payroll Manager

at Appreciating Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Homebush, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Circa $160k - $170k + Super

Short-term assignment, approx 8 weeks, hand over between Payroll Managers, run a weekly payroll, assist with FYE and Payday Super projects.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Payroll Specialist

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobart TAS

$115153 - $127714 p.a. + plus super

Contract to July 2027

Contract to July 2027

Randstad is partnering with TasTAFE for a Senior Payroll Specialist to help shape the future of Tasmania's largest vocational training provider.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Payroll Specialist

at Robert Half

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$50 - $55 p.h. + Super

Immediate Start | WFH Flexibility | Employment Hero | SCHADS | Contract Opportunity

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Payroll Specialist

at Perigon Group Pty Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

6-month Fixed-Term contract with strong extension potential
ASX-listed business in a growth and transformation phase
End-to-end payroll + Workday exposure essential

6-month Fixed-Term contract with strong extension potential
ASX-listed business in a growth and transformation phase
End-to-end payroll + Workday exposure essential

Senior Payroll Specialist | Workday | Immediate Start

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Payroll Officer

at Mater Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newstead, Brisbane QLD

$93,103 - $102,572 p/a + super + leading benefits

Deliver accurate, compliant, and high-quality payroll services
Increase take-home pay with tax-free NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900
Make a difference in a leading healthcare organisation - Newstead location

Deliver accurate, compliant, and high-quality payroll services
Increase take-home pay with tax-free NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900
Make a difference in a leading healthcare organisation - Newstead location

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to deliver accurate, compliant, and high‑quality payroll services.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

16d ago

Listed eight days ago

Payroll Consultant

at AccountAbility

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mascot, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$150k - $151k p.a. + 150000

6 month * Project Role | Mascot, 2020 close to the train | WFH
Support payroll transformation initiatives focused on systems optimisation & PI
Play a key role in improving payroll processes, workflows, and overall operation

6 month * Project Role | Mascot, 2020 close to the train | WFH
Support payroll transformation initiatives focused on systems optimisation & PI
Play a key role in improving payroll processes, workflows, and overall operation

This position combines deep payroll expertise with systems optimisation, process improvement, and transformation project work.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Payroll Implementation Consultant

at Employee Managed Services Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Work with leading cloud payroll &HCM platforms across a range of client projects
Flexible working arrangements with roles available in both Melbourne and Sydney
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Work with leading cloud payroll &HCM platforms across a range of client projects
Flexible working arrangements with roles available in both Melbourne and Sydney
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

An exciting opportunity for a Payroll Consultant to work with leading cloud payroll and HCM platforms.

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Payroll Officer

at Robert Half

This is a Contract/Temp job

Moorabbin, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$85k - $90k p.a.

A well established not for profit organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their payroll team on a 6 month fixed term contract.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Payroll Project Specialist

at MAYDAY Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$150,000 per annum + super

Join a market-leading business and have a genuine impact on Payroll efficiency projects | 6 month fixed term contract | Sydney | $130K p/a + super

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

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