WHO WE ARE

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.

We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and robust on‑site execution.

Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

WHO YOU ARE

This Darwin-based role will manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities within the DCOH Group, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery of payroll services while providing valuable workforce reporting and insights.

- 2–3+ years' experience in a high-volume payroll position, ideally across multiple entities or business units
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, industrial awards, enterprise agreements, and compliance requirements
- Experience managing end-to-end payroll processing, reconciliations, and payroll-related reporting
- Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret payroll data and identify trends
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
- Effective communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with employees, managers, and stakeholders
- Experience using payroll, time and attendance, and financial systems, including HumanForce or similar platforms




- Ability to contribute to process improvement, system optimisation, and payroll governance initiatives

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Process end-to-end payroll across all Group entities, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery
- Administer payroll transactions including new starters, terminations, timesheets, adjustments, and off‑cycle payments
- Calculate termination payments, prepare Separation Certificates, and manage offboarding payroll requirements
- Maintain employee payroll records, tax information, banking details, and payroll documentation
- Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger postings
- Manage payroll-related cash administration including ABA file preparation, banking uploads, and inter‑company transactions
- Prepare and lodge payroll-related statutory obligations including PAYG, IAS, superannuation, and workers compensation reporting
- Support EOFY payroll activities including reconciliations, leave provision calculations, STP finalisation, and audit requirements
- Generate payroll, labour cost, and headcount reports for Finance, HR, and business leaders
- Provide payroll data and insights to support workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision‑making
- Maintain payroll and HumanForce systems, supporting testing, upgrades, integrations, and data integrity
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, efficiency, and automation
- Maintain accurate payroll procedures and documentation to support compliance and knowledge sharing
- Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries and provide support to employees and managers
- Work collaboratively with Finance and People & Culture teams to ensure the accurate flow of payroll information
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while representing DCOH professionally and ethically

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📌 Group Payroll Officer (Darwin)
🏢 DCOH
📍 Darwin