Payroll Officer
As a Payroll Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, while keeping everything compliant and running smoothly behind the scenes. You will support end-to-end payroll operations across the business, working closely with Finance, People Operations and HRBPs to deliver a reliable and high-quality payroll service. This role sits at the heart of day-to-day operations, balancing accuracy, responsiveness and continuous improvement. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detail-focused work, problem solving and being part of a collaborative, supportive team.
- Manage payroll and MyPay inboxes, responding to queries and escalating where needed.
- Process payroll changes including new starters, terminations, leave and allowances.
- Ensure accurate payroll records, trackers and supporting documentation are maintained.
- Support superannuation processing, payroll tax and month-end reporting activities.
- Prepare employment verifications, reports and payroll-related documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and drive efficiency.
- Experience in payroll administration or payroll processing (required).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure (required).
- Good communication and organisational skills (required).
- Knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel (required).
- Understanding of Australian payroll and superannuation requirements (required).
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with stakeholders (required).
- Competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus for permanent staff members.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Hybrid working policy (Monday and Friday from home).
- $1,050 home office allowance for new starters.
- Industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers.
- Progressive return to work benefit for the first 6 months back.
- Hack Days - where your creativity and collaborative ideas lead to exciting new ideas and projects for our customers.
- Access to outstanding career development programs, including expert-led internal training and external learning opportunities (staff allowance for personal development).
- Weekly concierge service including free massages and nail appointments – all onsite in our Melbourne office!
- Free breakfast, daily fresh fruit and weekly rotating socials, from Thursday office drinks to fun team events.
- End of trip facilities with onsite table tennis and pool tables.
- Discounted health insurance and free flu jabs yearly.
Sportsbet is a leading Australian online wagering platform, with a team of more than 1,300 people across Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin – with over half of that working across technology and data. We serve more than 2.4 million customers through a customer-first, insight-driven and agile approach, helping Australians engage safely with the racing and sporting events they love. In 2026, we were recognised by WORK180 as one of Australia’s Top 101 Employers for Women, ranking number #35. We’re proud of our products, our people, our platforms and our partnerships. As a market leader, we’re committed to strong corporate and social responsibility. We don’t just meet regulatory requirements - we aim to exceed them - prioritising the safety and wellbeing of our customers while setting high standards across the industry. We’re a flexible, progressive and inclusive employer that values diversity. At Sportsbet, we look beyond experience alone, focusing on behaviours, learning agility and expertise to find the right fit for our team. Not only do we support diversity – we celebrate it! With state-of-the-art office spaces, regular development opportunities, games, and team activities, along with some of the smartest colleagues you’ll ever meet, Sportsbet is a place where you can thrive. We’re confident that working here will be the most exciting chapter of your career!