Assignment Desk

Payroll in Sydney

Hire professional payroll in Sydney, Australia through Assignment Desk. Experienced, vetted crew with full equipment packages for broadcast, corporate, documentary, and live event productions.

Australia/SydneyAUD (A$)35+ shoots completed

About Payroll

Assignment Desk Payroll services eliminate the complexity and legal risk of paying production crew. We provide full W2 payroll processing for video production companies, agencies, and corporate clients who need to pay crew members compliantly without the overhead of setting up their own payroll infrastructure. Our payroll service covers tax withholding, workers' compensation, general liability, and all state and federal employment compliance. Production companies often face the challenge of hiring crew across multiple states with different tax laws, workers' compensation requirements, and employment regulations. Assignment Desk handles all of this through our established multi-state payroll infrastructure. We process timesheets, issue payments, file taxes, and maintain insurance coverage — giving you a single invoice and zero compliance risk. Whether you need payroll services for a single crew member on a one-day shoot or an entire production team across a multi-week, multi-state project, Assignment Desk Payroll scales to your needs. Our payroll team works with your production coordinators to ensure crew are paid accurately and on time, every time.

Compliant production payroll — simplified

Why Sydney?

Sydney is Australia's largest production hub, offering world-class facilities, iconic harbor locations, and a deep English-speaking talent pool. Assignment Desk has completed 35+ shoots in Sydney across broadcast, corporate, and documentary.

Australia's Location Offset provides a 16.5% tax rebate on qualifying production expenditure, with additional state incentives from Screen NSW. Fox Studios Australia and other major facilities anchor Sydney's production infrastructure. The city's harbor, beaches, and diverse urban landscapes offer unmatched visual variety.

Equipment Available in Sydney

Multi-state W2 payroll processing
Workers' compensation coverage (all 50 states)
General liability insurance
Federal and state tax withholding and filing
Digital timesheet submission system
Direct deposit and payment processing
Employment compliance and I-9 verification
Certificate of Insurance (COI) generation

FAQ — Payroll in Sydney

How do I hire payroll in Sydney?

Contact Assignment Desk to hire professional payroll in Sydney, Australia. We handle crew sourcing, vetting, and logistics so you can focus on your production. Call 312-464-8600 or submit your shoot details online.

What equipment is available for payroll in Sydney?

Assignment Desk crews in Sydney come equipped with broadcast-quality gear. Standard packages include Multi-state W2 payroll processing, Workers' compensation coverage (all 50 states), General liability insurance, and more. We can also source specialty equipment locally.

How much does it cost to hire payroll in Sydney?

Rates for payroll in Sydney vary based on production scope, duration, and specific requirements. Contact Assignment Desk for a customized quote — we provide transparent pricing in AUD (A$) or USD.

Can Assignment Desk provide same-day crew in Sydney?

While we recommend booking in advance for international productions, Assignment Desk has fulfilled urgent crew requests in Sydney on short notice. Our network of vetted professionals means we can often mobilize quickly when needed.

What timezone is Sydney in, and how does that affect scheduling?

Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney. Assignment Desk coordinates across timezones daily — our US-based team manages bookings and our crew arrives ready to shoot. We handle all logistical coordination so timezone differences are never an issue.

Get a Quote for Payroll in Sydney

Call 312-464-8600 or submit your shoot details and we'll match you with the right crew in Sydney.

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