Payroll Officer | Systems & Process Focus | Yatala

Payroll is more than pressing a button.

Based at our Yatala head office, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager and act as the team’s 2IC.

This hands-on role suits a technically confident payroll professional who enjoys solving problems, takes ownership and wants to keep learning. Your attitude, aptitude and potential will matter more than the number of years you have worked in payroll.

About Us

CE Group is a growing multidisciplinary electrical engineering, manufacturing and construction business delivering complex projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific.

Our work spans water infrastructure, mining, energy, renewables, industrial solutions and specialty construction. Behind every successful project is a capable corporate team ensuring our people, systems and processes continue to perform.

What We Offer

- A genuine prospect to develop your payroll career
- Direct support and mentoring from an experienced Payroll Manager
- Exposure to complex payroll processes, systems and employment conditions

- The opportunity to influence payroll improvements and technology use
- A hands-on role with visibility, responsibility and room to grow
- A supportive team within a growing Australian business

About the role

- Support end-to-end payroll processing and assist with daily team coordination
- Collect and interpret timesheets, allowances, hours and employment conditions

- Cross-check payroll data, investigate discrepancies and complete reconciliations
- Apply relevant employment conditions in accordance with the National Employment Standards




- Work proactively with employees, supervisors and managers to resolve queries and obtain approvals

- Maintain accurate records and reporting while helping improve processes and maximise the COINS ERP system

About You

- Previous payroll experience and an understanding of the end-to-end payroll process

- Confidence working with payroll systems, technology and high-volume data
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies
- A proactive and accountable approach to resolving problems

- The confidence to engage with and influence people at every level
- The ambition and learning agility to take on greater responsibility

Experience with construction payroll, enterprise agreements or COINS ERP would be helpful, but it is not essential.

What matters most is your ability to interpret information accurately, apply it in line with the National Employment Standards and learn quickly. At CE Group, we believe diverse teams deliver better outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

We welcome interest from suitably qualified and experienced applicants of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you are motivated to learn, technically capable and ready to take ownership of your work, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your payroll career with CE Group.

Applications close Sunday, 30 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the advertisement may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

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