Proven payroll expertise, delivered differently
Big enough to know, small enough to care.
At Australian Payroll Association, our consultants aren’t theorists, they’re seasoned payroll leaders who’ve run complex payrolls. Unlike traditional advisory firms, we bring real experience, strategic insight and practical solutions that deliver.
How can we help?
Proven payroll expertise in action
Experts you can rely on
Every member of our team brings decades of hands on payroll experience to every project, giving you practical solutions with confidence.. That’s what sets us apart.
Adrienne Silla
With over 20 years of payroll management experience spanning across some of the largest brands in Australia, Adrienne brings a wealth of stakeholder management and concise judgement to the APA Consulting team. Adrienne’s love of numbers and pay calculations lends a hand to ensure clients receive accurate identification of risks within their payroll.
A lover of chocolate, a mother of 3 and wife...Adrienne enjoys her time taking long walks with her two kelpies and relishing the soccer mum life on weekends.
David Xuereb
With a true passion for the payroll industry and extensive experience in the vast technical and legislative requirements of payroll, David spent 13 years as head of payroll at The Marriott Group before bringing his expertise to APA for the benefit of our consulting clients.
A lifelong supporter of the Balmain Tigers, please be gentle with David during the winter months, as his team have likely missed the finals again.
Andrew Barwick
When Andrew isn't saving Tasmanian wildlife, he's using his vast payroll expertise to diagnose and remediate payroll operations around the country.
Known for his curious nature and unbelievable ability in excel, Andrew has deep payroll expertise in many industries including not for profit, local government, education, hospitality, FMCG and retail.
BJ Boyer
BJ swapped a quiet farming town on New Zealand’s east coast for the Gold Coast’s glitter strip, where his night shifts as a hotel duty manager involved party control, celebrity room service (deep fried only, naturally), and a cheeky spreadsheet or two before sunrise.
After a decade in finance and scaling a start-up hotel group from one to 25 properties, his love of numbers and problem solving led him to payroll, where he built a function and team from the ground up with trademark precision and process smarts.
Off the clock, BJ is torn between Kiwi and Aussie F1 loyalties, attending Black Caps games and endures the heartbreak of being a long time Warriors fan. He spoils his two needy dogs and plays tennis with more enthusiasm than trophies.
Susan Bull
After initially pursuing a career in hospitality, Susan soon found a passion for payroll and has dedicated the last 20 years across a range of industries, to ensure employees get paid accurately, on time, every time!
In her role, she aims to help clients share in the joy and satisfaction of running an efficient, compliant payroll and to benefit from the rewarding career it offers.
When not at work, she will be reading historical fiction, baking prize winning cakes or exploring our beautiful country in a motorhome.
Emma-Lee Oliver
With 17 years of payroll experience under her belt, Emma-Lee didn’t plan to land in payroll, she quite literally fell into it via timesheet administration on the WA mines. Since then, she’s mastered the art of getting people paid (and keeping a straight face when they hand in their timesheets late).
When she’s not solving payroll puzzles, Emma-Lee is wrangling her two energetic boys, stitching up bags and purses, or planning her next Disney adventure. If there’s a mouse involved, she’s probably already packed.
Michelle Lavis
Born in Corryong, Victoria and raised in Newcastle, Michelle brings a vibrant mix of creativity and drive to everything she does. When she’s not deep in the world of payroll, she’s probably at a music festival, in the garden, or soaking up sunshine at the beach.
A singer and multi instrumentalist (piano and double bass included), Michelle is exploring the world of music production. Her loyal companions, Onyx the bearded dragon and Smudge the blue tongue lizard, keep her company at home, while snakes remain firmly on the no go list (thanks to her husband). With a love of live music and a knack for rhythm, Michelle adds a unique beat to the team.
Dale Michelutti
Dale brings energy, enthusiasm and a touch of festive cheer to everything she does, which makes sense, considering she’d happily keep her Christmas tree up all year. When she’s not cheering on the Matilda's or glued to the Olympics, you’ll find her nose-deep in a crime thriller, Converse on her feet (colour coordinated, of course), and her mischievous ginger cat George plotting his next affectionate ambush.
A bookworm on a mission to tick off her annual bingo card of 50 reads, Dale also plays the piano and finds suspicious levels of joy in payroll compliance, because who doesn’t love a good Award interpretation and a perfectly reconciled pay run? Organised, witty and just a little bit Christmassy, she’s living proof that spreadsheets and sparkle absolutely can coexist.
Debbie Sharman
Debbie brings a calm, considered energy to the team, at least until the footy starts. A book lover at heart, she unwinds with a good read… but any serenity quickly disappears once the AFL, cricket or F1 kicks off. As a devoted sports fan, she’s no stranger to the emotional rollercoaster of a close game or nail biting finish. Whether it’s payroll audits, turning pages or yelling at the TV, Debbie brings passion to everything she does.