Senior Payroll Officer

Role summary

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The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining employee pay records, managing payroll reconciliations, and responding to payroll enquiries. The role typically requires several years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, tax, awards and enterprise agreements, and proficiency with payroll systems and spreadsheets. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately under deadlines, protect confidential information, identify and resolve discrepancies, support audits and reporting, and provide reliable service to employees and internal stakeholders. Strong communication, organisation, attention to detail and the ability to improve payroll processes are important.

About the employer

Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s national airline and one of the country’s most recognised aviation companies. Founded in 1920, Qantas operates domestic and international passenger services, freight operations and related travel businesses through brands including Qantas and Jetstar. Its network connects Australia with major destinations across Asia, the Americas, Europe, New Zealand and the Pacific. The company employs people across corporate offices, airports, engineering facilities, aircraft operations and customer-facing locations. Qantas places strong emphasis on safety, operational reliability, customer service and supporting its people. Corporate roles such as payroll contribute to the smooth administration of a large, geographically dispersed workforce and help ensure employees are paid accurately and in accordance with Australian employment requirements.

Working in Australia

Australia offers employment opportunities across aviation, healthcare, construction, technology, education, finance, hospitality and skilled trades. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct and collaborative, with emphasis on safety, fairness and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy cities such as Sydney and Melbourne to relaxed coastal towns and regional communities. Housing and transport costs can be high in major cities, while regional areas may offer a lower-cost lifestyle and stronger demand for certain skills. Most overseas workers need an appropriate visa, such as an employer-sponsored, skilled, graduate or working holiday visa; eligibility depends on occupation, qualifications, age and experience. Relocation usually requires planning for accommodation, tax registration, banking, healthcare and transport. Australia’s large size means domestic travel can be expensive, but its beaches, national parks and multicultural communities provide excellent opportunities for exploration and settlement.