Overview

What’s involved

A Payroll Officer manages the payroll administration for all employees on behalf of a Seafood or recreational fishing company or business, including wages, salary packaging, tax statements and superannuation entitlements.  

How do they spend their day?

A payroll officer spends their day working from an office completing tasks such as:

  • Using computers and software applications
  • Keeping up to date with industry awards and national employment standards
  • Advising employees of any changes to legislation
  • Payroll processing and bookkeeping
  • Providing employees with salary packaging advice
  • Calculating leave entitlements
  • Processing leave applications
  • Preparing financial and business activity reports

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$80,000 - $120,000 per year
Skills you will use
Customer service
Salary packaging

Diploma of Payroll Services or a Bachelor of Accounting

Previous payroll management experience is valuable to employers

Payroll systems and software programs, Industry awards, Australian taxation and superannuation legislation, salary packaging

Approachable, trustworthy, good attention to detail, enjoys customer service