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Payroll officer

Adelaide
EGM Partners
Payroll Clerk
Posted: 21 January
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About Adelaide Airport:

Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) is an internationally recognised and award-winning employer of choice in the dynamic aviation environment.

The gateway to South Australia, Adelaide Airport is the fifth-largest airport in Australia and is committed to on-going developments that seamlessly connect the world to South Australia. It is an un-listed public company owned by long term superannuation funds.

AAL is a major business centre and is executing its vision to be a globally connected, next generation hub offering a unique sense of place to its partners. AAL has recently announced $1billion in capital investment over the next five years with half of this investment specifically allocated to aeronautical projects, alongside significant aviation and technology infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, there are exciting commercial property developments planned for both the Adelaide and Parafield Airport sites.

AAL employs a highly engaged workforce recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes. Identifying, supporting, and encouraging leadership and innovation, AAL is a proven leader in sustainability, supporting diversity and inclusion and offering flexible workplace arrangements.

About the Role:

As Payroll Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll while providing exceptional service to our internal stakeholders. This role is all about building trusted relationships across departments, working closely with HR, Finance, and leaders to ensure smooth, compliant, and customer-focused payroll operations.

You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where attention to detail, adaptability, and initiative are valued. We're looking for someone ready to take on a challenge, continuously learn, and contribute to ongoing process improvements that support both people and business outcomes.

**This is a Full Time opportunity with 0.8 FTE available for the right candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities:**

* Prepare and complete the fortnightly and monthly payroll, including job costing and payment of overtime and allowances recorded in timesheets in accordance with Airport Employees Award.
* Maintain and update the payroll system, including testing and

implementing changes as required.
* Process payroll deductions, PAYG, ReturnTo WorkSA, and Payroll Tax

returns in compliance with deadlines.
* Maintain and reconcile superannuation contributions for all employees.
* Ensure appropriate record-keeping including employee leave records,

salary history in line with National Privacy Legislations.
* Calculate entitlement and termination payments as requested.
* Liaise with employees and management on payroll-related queries,

ensuring high levels of customer service.
* Provide input to project and process improvement teams to streamline

and automate payroll processes, including the implementation of new

systems for timesheeting, rostering, and job costing.
* Processing of end of month payroll related journals and accruals in

accordance with end of month timelines
* Reconciliation of payroll related balance sheet and profit and loss

accounts
* Ensure the security and confidentiality of payroll data, adhering to data protection regulations and company policies.

About you:

* 5+ years' of end to end payroll experience
* Knowledge of Sage and Micropay payroll systems (desirable)
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Good interpersonal manner and effective communication
* Good "empathy" for internal customers – whilst maintaining requirement to follow procedures.
* Time management skills essential in order to meet deadlines.

Why Adelaide Airport

Adelaide Airport is one of South Australia's most iconic businesses and a major contributor to the state's economy. We offer a collaborative and supportive workplace where people are encouraged to share ideas, innovate and see the impact of their work.

You'll be part of a high-performing finance team, with opportunities to contribute to the airport's growth, sustainability initiatives and South Australia's economic development.

Application Process

Rebecca Wilton is your search partner for this opportunity. For a confidential conversation, please contact:

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We value a fair and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders and identities.

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