Payroll Admin Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Payroll Officer

at Renegade Consulting PTY Limited

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Northern Suburbs, Brisbane QLD(Remote)

$50 – $55 per hour

Work Remotely (Brisbane based only)
Attractive Hourly Rate
Immediate Start

Work Remotely (Brisbane based only)
Attractive Hourly Rate
Immediate Start

Payroll Officer – Immediate Start | MicrOpay Experience Essential | $50–$55/hr + Super

Recruited byRav Prasad

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

Featured

Listed eight days ago

Payroll Administrator

at Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

$40 - $45ph + super

On-going temporary assignment
Remote opportunity
Exposure to a leading organisation

On-going temporary assignment
Remote opportunity
Exposure to a leading organisation

Exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a respected organisation within a supportive, high-performing team.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

8d ago

Listed three hours ago

AO4 Payroll Service Delivery Officer

at DFP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

AUD 60.06 per hour

Competitive hourly rate, $60.06/hour + Super
Contract until 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension
Excellent CBD location

Competitive hourly rate, $60.06/hour + Super
Contract until 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension
Excellent CBD location

Payroll Officer | $60.06/hr + Super, contract until 30 June 2027 w/possible extension, CBD based

Recruited byHyacinth Capilos

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Payroll Officer

at Renegade Consulting PTY Limited

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Northern Suburbs, Brisbane QLD(Remote)

$50 – $55 per hour

Work Remotely (Brisbane based only)
Attractive Hourly Rate
Immediate Start

Work Remotely (Brisbane based only)
Attractive Hourly Rate
Immediate Start

Payroll Officer – Immediate Start | MicrOpay Experience Essential | $50–$55/hr + Super

Recruited byRav Prasad

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Payroll/Accounts Administrator

at Options Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kensington, Melbourne VIC

6 Month Full Time Contract
Experience in Payroll/Accounting Functions Ideal
Inner-city location | Competitive salary package

6 Month Full Time Contract
Experience in Payroll/Accounting Functions Ideal
Inner-city location | Competitive salary package

Join the finance team and support standard routines in payroll and accounts administration, including AP/AR

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Payroll Officer

at FourQuarters Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$80-95k + super, depending on experience

An large company based in Parramatta are looking for a reliable Payroll Officer to join their team! 6 months initially, likley to become permanent!

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

11h ago

Listed four hours ago

Payroll Officer

at Clarity Partners

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eastern Suburbs, Perth WA

$40 - $50 an hour

4-day working week (Mon–Thurs) with flexible hours
End-to-end payroll ownership for ~200 employees using Definitiv
Temp role with strong potential to extend or go permanent

4-day working week (Mon–Thurs) with flexible hours
End-to-end payroll ownership for ~200 employees using Definitiv
Temp role with strong potential to extend or go permanent

Join a logistics company in Eastern Suburbs as Payroll Officer managing weekly payroll for 200 staff. 4-day week, Definitiv focus, temp to perm.

Recruited byOllie Lansdowne

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4h ago

Listed one day ago

Temporary Finance and Administrative Assistant

at SMAART Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geelong, South West Coast VIC

$40-$42ph + Super

Join a leading salary packaging company delivering exceptional support to not-for-profit organisations, with a strong focus on Payroll.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Payroll Officer/Administrator

at Rexel Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

Competitive salary + free parking + gym!

Join a globally recognised business and progress your career
6-month fixed term contract with scope for extension!
Opportunity to work from home 2 days a week once settled in!

Join a globally recognised business and progress your career
6-month fixed term contract with scope for extension!
Opportunity to work from home 2 days a week once settled in!

Rexel is playing a part in enabling the global energy transformation. Join a business that invests in you and is passionate about making a difference.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Dayforce Payroll Officer - Temporary Role - Sydney CBD

at Dayforce Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Immediate Start , Great Hourly Rates $$
Recent Experience in Dayforce is highly desirable
Hybrid Working arrangements

Immediate Start , Great Hourly Rates $$
Recent Experience in Dayforce is highly desirable
Hybrid Working arrangements

If you are an experienced Dayforce Payroll Officer and are looking for your next career move than this could be the role for you!

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Administrative Assistant (Payroll & Invoices)

at Milestone Information Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Immediate start
Initial 12 months contract

Immediate start
Initial 12 months contract

Milestone IT seeks an Admin Asst for a healthcare client. Focus on payroll & invoices. Req: 4+ yrs exp,

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Payroll Officer

at St John of God Health Care Inc

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

$79060 - $87204 p.a. + Super + Salary Packaging

Contribute to a streamlined, efficient and caregiver focused payroll experience
12-month fixed-term opportunity within Workforce Shared Services at SJGHC
Up to $18,550 salary packaging per annum and other benefits

Contribute to a streamlined, efficient and caregiver focused payroll experience
12-month fixed-term opportunity within Workforce Shared Services at SJGHC
Up to $18,550 salary packaging per annum and other benefits

Join a transforming payroll team and help shape a better caregiver experience at St John of God Health Care

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Payroll Officer

at West Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta & Western Suburbs, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Convenient location - Western Sydney
Hybrid / WFH 2 days a week
Respected & reputable brand name

Convenient location - Western Sydney
Hybrid / WFH 2 days a week
Respected & reputable brand name

6 months contract with the view to go perm | join a growing organisation

Recruited byKate Cvetanoska

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Payroll Officer (6 months FTC)

at Virtus Health

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Make it easy and enjoyable for our people to do their best work, every day
Work for a global leader that helps people create healthy families
6 mths FTC - we support hybrid work - one team, care, innovation and success

Make it easy and enjoyable for our people to do their best work, every day
Work for a global leader that helps people create healthy families
6 mths FTC - we support hybrid work - one team, care, innovation and success

Join a growing Payroll Operations Team for 6 months. Analyse enquiry patterns and trends to help us resolve issues at the root cause.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Payroll Project Officer

at Sharp & Carter Accounting Clerical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Immediate start | Contract through to the end of July
Hybrid role - 1 day in office (Tuesdays)
Opportunity to contribute to a key payroll project within a supportive team

Immediate start | Contract through to the end of July
Hybrid role - 1 day in office (Tuesdays)
Opportunity to contribute to a key payroll project within a supportive team

Immediate start for a Payroll Project Officer, supporting high-volume purchased leave processing through to the end of July.

Recruited byChris Belegrinos

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Payroll Officer

at Robert Half

This is a Contract/Temp job

Milton, Brisbane QLD

$45.00 - $50.00 / hour + Superannuation

You'll join a well-established not for profit company for an initial 3-month contract supported by tenured leaders.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Wage Compliance Data Analyst - Temporary | Remote

at WellsGray Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Fully remote and flexible working arrangements
Meaningful project work with direct real-world impact
Exposure to employment law and wage compliance in a supportive team environment

Fully remote and flexible working arrangements
Meaningful project work with direct real-world impact
Exposure to employment law and wage compliance in a supportive team environment

An opportunity for multiple Data Analysts to contribute to a high-impact wage compliance project. These are fully remote, 7 month engagements.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

1d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Payroll Officer - Immediate Start - CBD

at Robert Half

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Chatswood, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$40 - $45 p.h. + superannuation

Immediate start opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer, supporting end-to-end fortnightly payroll and Chris21 implementation project.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

7h ago

Listed two days ago

Administration Assistants

at ReadyForce Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bunbury, Bunbury & South West WA

Full time and Part Time roles available
Opportunity for professional growth
Two roles available

Full time and Part Time roles available
Opportunity for professional growth
Two roles available

Full time and Part time roles available | Casual and Permanent Opportunities | Friendly and supportive team environment

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Payroll & Accounts Officer

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Heathwood, Brisbane QLD

Immediate start on an initial 3-6 month temporary assignment
Based in Heathwood with free on-site parking - avoid the CBD commute!
Varied Payroll & Accounts role within a thriving manufacturing hub

Immediate start on an initial 3-6 month temporary assignment
Based in Heathwood with free on-site parking - avoid the CBD commute!
Varied Payroll & Accounts role within a thriving manufacturing hub

Immediate start Payroll & Accounts Temp needed for a busy manufacturing hub in Heathwood. 3-6 month contract, great team and free on-site parking!

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Payroll Officer

at Davidson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Milton, Brisbane QLD

$45.00 - $55.00 p.h. + plus superannuation

3-month temporary contract
Community care sector
Exceptional team culture

3-month temporary contract
Community care sector
Exceptional team culture

Payroll Officer required for 3 month contract. Positive team culture, meaningful industry sector. Immediate start.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

People and Culture Administration and Payroll Officer

at The City of Charles Sturt

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woodville South, Adelaide SA

Join us to deliver meaningful and valuable work for our people and community
Passionate, caring and progressive people will thrive in this role
Flexible, supportive employer offering a Full Time, Fixed Term opportunity

Join us to deliver meaningful and valuable work for our people and community
Passionate, caring and progressive people will thrive in this role
Flexible, supportive employer offering a Full Time, Fixed Term opportunity

In this role, you will deliver administrative and payroll support across the entire employee lifecycle, working closely with leaders and employees.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

10d ago

Listed two days ago

AO3 Payroll Officer

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$51.12 - $56.72 p.h. + super

Temp contract opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

2d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Payroll Officer

at ChoiceOne

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Coogee, Perth WA

$40.00 per hour

Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time Hours
Short-term contract with possible permanency
Free on-site parking

Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time Hours
Short-term contract with possible permanency
Free on-site parking

Payroll, Payroll Officer, Payroll Support, Payroll Admin, Payroll Administrator, end-to-end payroll, temp cover, temp to perm opportunities

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

14d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Payroll Officer

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start
Supportive team environment
6-month contract with possibility of extension

Immediate start
Supportive team environment
6-month contract with possibility of extension

Looking for an immediately available Payroll Officer to join a supportive team within a government organisation.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Payroll Officer | Part time | Immediate start!

at Robert Half

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$38 - $40 p.h. + Super

Exciting opportunity for two days per week working in a high performing payroll team in the Melbourne CBD!

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Payroll Officer

at Intelife Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Balcatta, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Great team!
Salary packaging up to $18,550 to reduce tax
Opportunity to work from home 2 days per week

Great team!
Salary packaging up to $18,550 to reduce tax
Opportunity to work from home 2 days per week

If you are a positive team-player with a 'can do' attitude & would like to join an organisation that cares, we'd love to hear from you!

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Payroll Officer - Part Time

at Perigon Group Pty Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eagle Farm, Brisbane QLD

3 Month contract. Immediate start.
Well known retail organisation.
Northside location.

3 Month contract. Immediate start.
Well known retail organisation.
Northside location.

3 Months contract for a Part time (4 days per week) experienced Payroll Officer to join a well know organisation. Showcase your ability and apply now.

Recruited byCamillo Oculto

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Payroll Officer

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Maintain and update employee payroll data within SAP SuccessFactors
Manage long service leave calculations and other leave entitlements
Respond to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders

Maintain and update employee payroll data within SAP SuccessFactors
Manage long service leave calculations and other leave entitlements
Respond to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders

A Payroll Officer is required to manage end-to-end payroll processing within a complex and regulated environment.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

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