Remote Payroll Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

This is a featured job

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)

Featured

Listed fifteen days ago

Payroll Officer - Workers Compensation | Part-Time Contract | Fully Remote

at ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Payroll Officer with WC experience? Fully remote, part-time contract. Manage wage instructions & reimbursements for a self-insured employer.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

15d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Payroll Officer

at Hays | Accountancy & Finance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

Rare opportunity to work remote!
Supportive team environment
Exposure to an industry-leading organisation

Rare opportunity to work remote!
Supportive team environment
Exposure to an industry-leading organisation

Payroll Officer for growing organisation - can be fully remote!

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Payroll Consultant

at Peoplebank Australia QLD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Milton, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

AUD 800 - 1000 per day, **Competitive daily rate

Payroll Implementation , Integration, Aurion, Process design
Open to permanent & contract , Multiple roles available
Brisbane based, Trusted Australian brand, Fully remote role

Payroll Implementation , Integration, Aurion, Process design
Open to permanent & contract , Multiple roles available
Brisbane based, Trusted Australian brand, Fully remote role

Role - Payroll Consultant Multiple roles available across a range of experience levels Open to permanent & contract Competitive salary

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

15d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d 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 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 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 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 three days ago

Payroll Officer

at Leed Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Part time opportunity - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Be supported by a friendly and collaborative team
On-Site parking

Part time opportunity - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Be supported by a friendly and collaborative team
On-Site parking

Join Leed during an exciting period of growth and transformation - 3 days per week

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Payroll Officer

at Atlas Partners | Accountancy & Finance Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Up to $52/h + super

Up to $52/hr + super | Full-time | 6-month contract
ADP Celergo | Outsourced payroll | Multi-region
Hybrid | Melbourne CBD | Immediate start

Up to $52/hr + super | Full-time | 6-month contract
ADP Celergo | Outsourced payroll | Multi-region
Hybrid | Melbourne CBD | Immediate start

Hands-on Payroll Officer contract with a global tech company. Support a busy multi-region payroll function.

Recruited byShawny Smith

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

7d 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 sixteen 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)

16h ago

Listed four days ago

Payroll Officer

at Charterhouse

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ultimo, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Payroll | 12-month FTC | 90k + super | Hybrid Working

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4d 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

Listed eleven days ago

Payroll Analyst

at Aware Super

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

12 month max term position
Join one of Australia's leading superannuation companies
Must have ADP Payroll experience

12 month max term position
Join one of Australia's leading superannuation companies
Must have ADP Payroll experience

Join Aware Super as a Payroll Analyst delivering accurate compliant payroll. Must have experience using ADP Payforce payroll system.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

11d 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 one day ago

Junior Payroll Coordinator (12-mths fixed term contract)

at Johnson & Johnson

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Junior payroll coordinator (12-months fixed term) to support payroll operations.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Payroll Specialist - 3 month temporary assignment

at Veritas Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Clayton, Melbourne VIC

AUD 50 - 55 per hour

Clayton Location
$50 - $55 + superannuation per hour
Stunning, custom built offices

Clayton Location
$50 - $55 + superannuation per hour
Stunning, custom built offices

Payroll / HRIS Administrator - 3-month temp role supporting AU & NZ payroll, HRIS and HR administration with an outsourced provider

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

13h ago

Listed one day ago

Payroll and Accounts Receivable Officer

at Randstad - Finance & Accounting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wingfield, Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

$80k - $100k p.a. + super

6-month temp Payroll & AR Officer role in Wingfield. $80k-$100k + super. Manage end-to-end payroll for 40 staff and full AR.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Payroll Process Review Consultant

at Appreciating Recruitment Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Conduct a full review of current systems, set up and processes
Put forward recommendations for improvement then exectute changes
Also run a 300+ fortnightly payroll throughout the assignment

Conduct a full review of current systems, set up and processes
Put forward recommendations for improvement then exectute changes
Also run a 300+ fortnightly payroll throughout the assignment

Rare opportunity to step in and review all payroll processes whilst making recommendations for best practice moving forward. Contract role.

Recruited byMarcus Stubbs

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

HR and Payroll Coordinator

at Peoplecorp

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$75,00 - $80,000 + Super

Based in Sydney CBD
$75,00 - $80,000 + Super
12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Based in Sydney CBD
$75,00 - $80,000 + Super
12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Seeking an immediately available HR Coordinator to support a well known Financial Services Organisation for a period of 12 months.

Recruited byRian Thomas

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

1d 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 four days ago

VPS4 Payroll Officer

at Randstad - Public Sector

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$61.97 - $70.31 p.h. + + Super

Our client is a VIC government organisation based in the Melbourne CBD.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Payroll Entry/Officer/Senior Officer - Micropay

at Randstad - Finance & Accounting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Micropay EOI: Part-time Data Entry, Officer processors (Awards/EBAs), and Senior Officers (Tax/Workers Comp). NSW Hybrid, Perm & Contract roles.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Payroll Coordinator - 18 Month Max Term Contract

at CMC Markets

This is a Contract/Temp job

Barangaroo, Sydney NSW

Looking for strong attention to detail and ANZ outsourced payroll experience.
Gain exposure to transformation projects & payroll platforms like ADP & Deel.
Enjoy generous leave, continuous learning and $0 trades for you and your family.

Looking for strong attention to detail and ANZ outsourced payroll experience.
Gain exposure to transformation projects & payroll platforms like ADP & Deel.
Enjoy generous leave, continuous learning and $0 trades for you and your family.

Join a global fintech where you’ll take ownership of payroll across ANZ while contributing to broader HR initiatives as part of a collaborative team.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

18d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago