Why Aurion

Celebrating 40 years

Four decades of innovation, expertise and delivering trusted people and payroll solutions for thousands of Australian organisations.

1980s

Aurion first established

First established

Aurion was founded in Brisbane in 1985 by a team determined to rethink payroll software for Australian organisations.

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First customer

We welcomed our first customer, ActewAGL, one of Australia's leading energy providers, and they remain a valued customer today.

Aurion original branding

Building a brand identity

Our brand was inspired by the Orion's Belt constellation. We later evolved the spelling to Aurion to create a distinctive brand identity while retaining its connection to the iconic constellation.

1990s

Aurion history

Market expansion

Expanded our customer-base beyond Utilities to service other industry sectors including Education and Government.

Aurion self service 1990s

Product launch

We launched Australia’s first Payroll Self Service, creating better experiences for end users of our software.

Aurion establishes Canberra operations 1990s

Expanding our reach

We opened our Canberra payroll services bureau to better support our growing Government customer-base.

2000s

Aurion cloud 1990s

Cloud technology

We transitioned to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, leveraging cloud technology to deliver greater flexibility, scalability and innovation for customers.

Aurion Self Service 2000s

Improved user experience

Launched online Self Service, making Aurion even more accessible to end users.

Aurion platform early 2000s

Broadening product suite & functionality

Continued to expand our presence across Australia and enhance our platform capabilities, helping organisations better manage complex payroll and workforce requirements with greater efficiency.

2010s

Aurion - Chandler Macleod acquisition 2010s

Major acquisition

We were acquired by Chandler Macleod Group, owning one of Australia’s top recruitment agencies.

Aurion STP technology

Single Touch Payroll technology

We were the first to market with Single Touch Payroll (STP) compliant software.

Aurion acquired by RGF Staffing ANZ

Global acquisition

Became part of RGF Staffing ANZ, part of the fourth largest HR company worldwide.

2020s

Aurion Self Service 2020s

Self Service enhancements

Launched dedicated Mobile app and ability to link to online Self Service for expanded features.

Aurion innovation

Innovation investment

Substantial funding was approved and development began for our next-gen software, Version 12.

Aurion Payday Super

Payday Super compliance

Built major compliance updates into our software platform including STP – Phase 2 and Payday Super.

Testimonial

I've had a strong working relationship with Aurion for 15 plus years. I've been a supporter of Aurion for many years having experienced a number of HRMIS and ERP products. I strongly believe it is one of (if not the) best payroll solutions on the market. They continue to evolve the product - it's a partnership approach with their client base.

Guy Cannon - Manager Employee Relations, Payroll and Systems - IP Australia

Customer stories

Aurion through the eras

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40 years in 40 seconds

Why organisations have chosen to partner with Aurion time and time again

40 years of proven experience

We've been helping Australian organisations manage payroll and people since 1986, delivering trusted solutions backed by decades of expertise.

Australian-built, Australian-focused

Designed for the unique needs of Australian employers, our platform helps organisations navigate local payroll, workforce management, and compliance requirements with confidence. We provide local Australian support services and customer data is hosted within Australia.

Innovation that stands the test of time

For four decades, we've continued to evolve our technology to meet changing workforce expectations, legislation, and business needs. Key milestones included Single Touch Payroll and Payday Super.

Trusted by generations of customers

Many of our customers have partnered with us for decades, relying on Aurion to support their people, payroll, and workforce management needs. Over half of our customer-base have partnered with us for more than 10 years.

More than technology

We combine powerful software with specialist support, training, and consulting services to help customers achieve lasting success.

Built for complex & simplified workforces

From small businesses and schools to government, healthcare and enterprise organisations, Aurion supports Australian employers of all sizes. We specialise in managing complex workforce payroll structures as well as simplified workforces help businesses grow.

Customer success at the heart of everything we do

Our long-standing customer relationships are built on partnership, responsiveness, and a commitment to helping organisations get the most from their investment.

A legacy of reliability

Forty years in business reflects our commitment to stability, continuous improvement, and delivering solutions customers can depend on.

Part of RGF Staffing ANZ

Aurion was founded in Brisbane, Australia, in 1985 to meet the growing demand for simple payroll solutions for complex workforces. Since our beginnings, we've grown substantially and are now part of Recruit Group. RGF Staffing ANZ is part of RGF Staffing, one of the world's largest HR services providers, with operations across Asia, Europe, the UK and North America. Headquartered in the Netherlands, RGF Staffing connects a network of sister companies and is owned by Recruit Holdings Ltd., the parent company of Indeed, Glassdoor and a range of market-leading businesses in Japan and beyond.
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The next era of payroll technology

Our next-generation Aurion software has been architecturally designed to make life work better with its cloud-native platform, user-centric design, intuitive workflows, and fresh user interface.
Aurion next-gen software platform