This is a Payroll Officer role with The West Australian based in Sydney, NSW, AU The West Australian Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Payroll Officer role at The West Australian Are you passionate about delivering accurate payroll and supporting employees behind the scenes? Ready to play a key role in ensuring people are paid correctly and on time at one of Australia’s leading media companies? Join Seven Network as our new Payroll Officer in Sydney! The Opportunity We’re looking for a driven Payroll Officer to join our team and ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll while supporting employees, managers, and stakeholders across the business. In this role, you’ll work closely with the payroll team, Finance team, People Services team, department managers, and employees, and report directly to the Payroll Manager in Eveleigh, Sydney. What you'll do: Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time across fortnightly pay cycles. Maintain employee payroll records, including new starters, changes, and terminations within HR and payroll systems. Process timesheets, invoices, and payroll data while ensuring accuracy within payroll and finance systems. Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, managers, and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner. Prepare payroll reports, assist with termination and redundancy calculations, and support continuous improvement initiatives. What you'll bring: You’re a detail-oriented, organised, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering accurate payroll services while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders. You’ll also have: Demonstrated payroll experience with the ability to process payroll accurately and efficiently. Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines. Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships. Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with various payroll systems considered desirable. Ability to manage confidential information while working effectively within a collaborative team environment. Life at Seven At Seven, we connect with more than 17 million Australians every month, and we’re proud to be one of the most recognised and trusted media brands in the country. Joining our team means being part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth. We have a market-leading presence across broadcast, television, publishing and digital through our renowned media businesses: the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; The Nightly and Streamer. Perks & Benefits ✨ 7Perks: Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs. Flexibility: Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave. Growth: Learn your way with Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring programs & more. Our Values We live and lead by: Be Brave. Better Together. Make It Happen. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace. Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women. Apply Now If you're ready to contribute to a forward-thinking, results-driven team at the forefront of Australian media, we encourage you to apply. The Seven Network is an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the The West Australian team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Processing payroll Maintaining records ❓ Responding to queries Key Strengths Payroll processing Organisational skills ️ Communication skills Intermediate computer skills A Final Note: This is a role with The West Australian not with Hatch.
