Senior Payroll Officer

At Austral Construction, we’re Driven by people. Defined by delivery.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Guided by our values of Safety, People, Integrity and Excellence, we work together to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality civil and marine infrastructure across Australia.

With a proud history of delivering for clients across the infrastructure, resources and marine sectors, we offer our people the opportunity to take ownership, build their capability and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact.

Austral Construction is part of Keller Group plc, the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor, giving our people the backing of a global organisation while retaining the hands-on culture and delivery focus that defines Austral.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Finance team based in our Perth Head Office.

Reporting to the Payroll Coordinator, this role is responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of end-to-end payroll services across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a complex environment, partnering with multiple stakeholders, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

About the Role

As the Senior Payroll Officer, you will manage the day-to-day payroll function while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and company policies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing end-to-end payroll accurately and on time

• Managing employee payroll transactions including new starters, terminations, remuneration changes, allowances, deductions, overtime and leave payments

• Calculating and processing termination payments and employee entitlements

• Administering superannuation, salary sacrifice and novated leasing arrangements

• Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and employment contracts to ensure accurate payroll outcomes

• Preparing payroll reconciliations, journals and reports

• Managing payroll tax, PAYG, superannuation and other payroll-related compliance obligations

• Supporting STP reporting and year-end payroll activities

• Maintaining employee payroll records and payroll system integrity

• Assisting with workers compensation payroll administration and reconciliations

• Supporting payroll audits and compliance reviews

• Contributing to payroll system enhancements, process improvements and documentation

• Partnering with HR, Mobilisation and Finance teams to support business outcomes and employee experience

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a Senior Payroll Officer or similar payroll position

• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience

• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and payroll compliance requirements

• Proven ability to interpret awards, enterprise agreements and employment contracts

• Experience working with Pronto or a similar ERP/payroll system

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and process efficiency

What’s on offer: 

• Competitive remuneration package,

• Variety of daily tasks,

• Working with a leader in the industry.

If this position sounds like the challenging & rewarding role that you have been seeking, please apply and attach a current CV detailing your suitability for the role.

All applicants will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted we will contact you.

Austral Construction is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ and other diversity groups.