We are partnering with a premier, 100% Australian-owned engineering, infrastructure, and technical building services group. Operating a large, multi-site national footprint, they are highly regarded for delivering complex commercial, industrial, and public-sector construction and maintenance projects across the country.

They are currently seeking a highly capable and technically strong Senior Payroll Officer to join their corporate team based in Silverwater on a permanent full-time basis. This is a 5-day-in-office position that offers the convenience of free on-street parking nearby.

You will be joining a warm, welcoming, and friendly team environment that values a balance of heads-down and enjoying catching up over a homemade baked good. If you have previously processed payroll within a construction, industrial, engineering services, or trades environment, you'll fit right in, especially with the system.

This role is perfect for a senior professional who prides themselves on deep payroll expertise, possesses robust logical thinking skills to navigate complex calculations, and brings a meticulous level of attention to detail to every pay cycle. The organisation is currently running a legacy payroll system with concrete plans to migrate to a modern, integrated platform next year.

Key Responsibilities





- Take absolute ownership of interpreting and applying highly detailed Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs) for multiple entities.
- Meticulously manage multi-layered, manual calculations including diverse leave types, back‑pay adjustments, and varying entitlements.
- Oversee intricate Rostered Day Off (RDO) calculation frameworks, tracking accurate balances & accruals.
- Navigate and maintain the current legacy payroll software efficiently, ensuring absolute data integrity through rigorous checking processes.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert on all payroll-related technical questions, tax variations, and superannuation regulations.

What we are looking for

- Exceptional, deep‑dive payroll technical knowledge regarding Australian compliance, multi‑state payroll tax, and statutory requirements.
- Proven, extensive experience handling and translating complex EBAs.
- A strong logical mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills to unpack manual payroll anomalies and historical calculations.
- A meticulous approach to data entry and verification, with an unwavering commitment to accuracy.
- Comfort and alignment with a full‑time, 5‑day‑per‑week office structure based in the Silverwater area.

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