Officer - Payroll
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Macmahon. Perth · no salary stated · we estimate A$90,000–A$105,000 across Australia.
Macmahon has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Process payroll from start to finish, meeting legal obligations and internal rules
- Check salary payments for accuracy and make sure they reach employees on schedule
- Handle overpayments, recoveries, leave records, payroll reports and related queries
- Interpret awards and enterprise agreements, and support audits and reconciliations
- Improve payroll workflows and procedures as opportunities arise
What you bring
- At least two years of payroll experience in mining or a comparable industry
- Strong numeracy and careful attention to accuracy and detail
- Confidence applying awards, enterprise agreements and relevant legislation
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Who this fits
This mid-level payroll role suits someone who can deliver accurate, compliant processing while working with stakeholders and a team. You’ll work at the Perth head office on a Monday-to-Friday, five-day roster.
From the employer
Together. Works.
At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.
Our Shared Services Support our operating companies to thrive through effective governance, compliance and strategic support across the business. Being part of this function offers broad exposure to Macmahon’s all operating companies and projects, giving you visibility and impact across the organisation.
Our Payroll Team plays a key role in supporting our people and projects. You’ll work with skilled people who care about doing things the right way and contributing to our teams’ success.
About the Role
As a Payroll Officer, you will support the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll outcomes across the business. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will engage with stakeholders to help ensure positive experience for people and projects.
Responsibilities
- End-to-end payroll processing in accordance with legislative requirements and internal policies
- Ensuring salary disbursements are accurate and delivered within required timeframes
- Managing overpayments, recoveries leave administration and payroll reporting
- Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and relevant legislation
- Supporting audits, reconciliations, and payroll related queries
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve payroll processed and procedures
What You’ll Bring
- A minimum of two year’s payroll experience within the mining or a similar industry
- Excellent numeracy skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience using payroll systems – Chris 21 experience will be desirable but not mandatory
- Strong working knowledge of the MS suite.
- Confidence in interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and relevant legislation.
- Commitment to teamwork and delivery of high-quality outcomes
Role Details
- Location: Macmahon Head Office – Perth (Near T2)
- Roster: 5:2/Monday to Friday
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
- Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
- Novated leases
- Comprehensive wellbeing program
Why Macmahon?
- Work with people who know their stuff and back each other, within a respectful and genuine culture. Our structure is open, with no room for big egos.
- Real opportunities to learn and grow, with potential for exposure to diverse projects across Australia and Southeast Asia.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now.
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