Payroll officer (henderson)

Payroll Officer

Reports to the People Services Lead and supports the People & Culture team for WA, Cairns, Brisbane, and Darwin. Fixed‐term 12‐month role based in Henderson, WA.

Responsibilities

• End‐to‐end weekly and/or monthly payroll processing
• Reconciliation of pay and leave entitlements
• Processing of new starter paperwork
• Respond to payroll queries and manage the People Services inbox
• Liaise with staff and management on payroll related queries

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an autonomous payroll function
• Demonstrated end‐to‐end payroll experience and knowledge
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a diverse range of stakeholders
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility, initiative, and teamwork
• Working understanding of payroll legislation, rules, policies, regulations, agreements (including EBA), awards and compliance
• Basic understanding of human resource principles and practices
• Qualification in payroll is highly desirable; finance/accounting or similar also desirable
• Strong IT skills; experience with Definitiv, Xero, IFS or Preceda is essential

Benefits

• True work/life balance with optional 9‐day fortnight
• Free onsite parking
• Competitive salary package and generous employee benefits (EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing where applicable)
• Onsite café (SOR based)
• Supportive and dynamic work environment with mentor programme
• Opportunities for genuine career advancement within a growing global organisation

Equal Employment Opportunity

Austal provides a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all abilities, cultural backgrounds, ages and genders to apply.