Payroll Team Lead

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. With a pipeline of more than $1 billion in current and future projects, 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 seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic payroll team at our Corporate Offices in Henderson as a Team Leader. In this role, you will collaborate with the Payroll Manager and lead a team to handle crucial tasks involved in processing our weekly and monthly payrolls. We welcome applications from experienced professionals in payroll who are ready to step into a leadership position. Join us in this dynamic role where your skills and experience will make a meaningful impact on our business.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours – Monday to Friday
• Innovative and supportive culture
• Onsite parking & cafe

The Role

• Lead and mentor the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Enter new & update existing employees onto payroll systems
• Understand and utilize workplace agreements for wage and salaried employees
• Assist with payroll and EOY reconciliations
• Reconcile annual leave, long service leave, sick leave, redundancy, and productivity accruals as required
• Prepare, calculate, and reconcile weekly and monthly payments for wage and salary-based staff
• Assist with general payroll enquiries
• Maintain current award updates and payroll adjustments
• Reconcile weekly PAYG tax payments
• Calculate and process termination payments for employees
• Provide accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required
• Perform other general duties that may be necessary to suit operational requirements as directed

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a Senior Payroll position and leading a team
• Proven experience within the Construction Industry
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Working knowledge of EBA interpretation, FWA, and ATO relevant legislation
• Strong focus on delivering a high level of customer service and ability to communicate with all levels of management 
• Previous experience with SAP/Success Factors is 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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