Introduction

On behalf of our client, Woodside Energy, Brunel is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a high-performing team based in the Perth CBD. This casual contract opportunity will see you contribute to the timely and accurate delivery of Payroll Services supporting a global workforce.

What are you going to do

Reporting into the Payroll Team, responsibilities include:

  • Process day-to-day payroll activities and maintain payroll data accuracy
  • Deliver payroll services in line with monthly payroll schedules
  • Process terminations and support payroll reconciliations
  • Reconcile superannuation and Single Touch Payroll (STP) activities
  • Respond to payroll queries and escalate issues as required
  • Ensure payroll delivery aligns with legislative and company requirements

Essential skills and knowledge 

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

  • Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes
  • SAP or EC/ECP experience (highly desirable)
  • Strong ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
  • Capacity to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities

Desirable experience:

  • Payroll reconciliations
  • Complex payroll calculations, including overpayments and underpayments
  • Superannuation calculations

What we offer

  • Attractive negotiable pay rate!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs, E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | mb: 0413 434 050

Closing: September 24, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-297933

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