Payroll Officer at Seven Network

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, Record Maintenance, Data Accuracy, Query Resolution, Report Preparation, Calculation Support, Continuous Improvement, Detail-Oriented, Organization, Time Management, Communication, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Confidentiality, Teamwork

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

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. Be part of our story and unleash your imagination. We inspire millions of Australians with our exceptional content. We work as one connected team across our brands and all share a pride and passion for our company and in everything we do. Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital. SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow. Seven is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards. The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars, the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely end-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll cycles, maintaining all employee payroll records, and processing timesheets and invoices within finance systems. This role also involves responding professionally to payroll-related queries, preparing reports, assisting with termination calculations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.