About Us

Wanless Waste Management is a proudly Australian‑owned and operated company, built on a foundation of integrity, service and innovation. Since our inception, we’ve experienced rapid growth, driven by fair pricing, a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, and our ability to deliver quality, timely service.

We are more than a waste management business. At Wanless, we are industry leaders in resource recovery, recycling and sustainable waste solutions. Our mission is to rethink waste, reduce environmental impact, and help businesses and communities transition to a circular economy.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles across a mix of wages and salaried staff under the Waste Management Award & Clerks Award. You’ll work closely with General Managers, Operational Managers, Finance & HR to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time, every time.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- End‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple entities
- Managing weekly, fortnightly and monthly pay runs
- Processing payroll via Employment Hero Payroll (also known as PayCat or KeyPay)
- Interpreting and applying Modern Awards (Waste Management & Clerks Award)
- Ensuring accuracy of timesheets generated through NoahFace
- Managing leave calculations, terminations and final payments
- Superannuation, PAYG and payroll compliance reporting
- Reconciliations and payroll‑related queries
- Maintaining employee records and payroll data integrity
- Supporting audits and reporting requirements
- Adhoc Finance administration support

About You

This role will suit you if you take pride in delivering accurate, compliant payroll outcomes and connect with Wanless’ values of Safety First, Dependable, Clean & Green Future,



Stronger Together and Proudly Local.

You enjoy working in a hands‑on operational business and communicate clearly with managers and employees to resolve payroll queries efficiently and professionally. Accuracy matters to you, deadlines don’t faze you, you take ownership and understand the important role payroll plays in supporting our people and operations.

You’ll bring:

- Experienced in Employment Hero, PayCat or KeyPay Payroll (Desired)
- Confident managing multiple pay cycles simultaneously
- Strong in Award interpretation and payroll compliance
- Highly accurate with exceptional attention to detail
- Organised and able to meet strict payroll deadlines
- Professional and discreet when handling confidential information
- Comfortable working 100% onsite in a collaborative office environment
- Experience in waste management, transport, logistics or blue‑collar payroll/finance environments will be highly regarded

Why Join Wanless?

At Wanless, you’ll join a business that’s reliable about sustainability, innovation and people.

We offer:

- A supportive and collaborative Shared Services team
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience
- Free on‑site parking and a modern but relaxed office environment
- Wanless Recognition & Rewards program
- Employee benefits including discounts & cashback via our WORK app
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your immediate family

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

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