Payroll Officer Senior
The Company
Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.
Join the Civmec Team
Civmec is actively looking for talented individuals with expertise in payroll for the role of Senior Payroll Officer at our Corporate Offices in Henderson. In this role, you will collaborate with the Payroll Manager to handle crucial tasks involved in processing our weekly and fortnightly payrolls and assist in supporting and leading the team. Join us in this dynamic position where your skills and experience will make a meaningful impact on our business.
What can we offer you:
- Flexible Monday–Friday working hours
- Supportive, innovative team culture
- Comprehensive handover period
- Onsite parking and café
The Role
- Processing new employee setups and maintaining accurate payroll records
- Interpreting workplace agreements for wage and salaried employees
- Assisting with payroll and end‑of‑year reconciliations
- Reconciling annual leave, long service leave, sick leave, redundancy and productivity accruals
- Preparing, calculating and reconciling weekly and fortnightly payments
- Responding to payroll enquiries and providing high‑quality service to internal/external stakeholders
- Maintaining award updates and payroll adjustments
- Reconciling weekly PAYG tax payments
- Calculating and processing termination payments
- Preparing accurate daily, weekly and fortnightly payroll reports
- Performing additional duties as required to support operational needs
About You
To be successful in the role you will possess the following:
- Demonstrated experience in a Senior Payroll role
- Experience within the construction industry
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
- Working knowledge of EBA interpretation, Fair Work Act requirements and ATO legislation
- A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
- Experience with SAP/SuccessFactors (highly desirable)
Civmec + You
At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.
How to Apply
Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.
Alternatively, please email recruitment@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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