Job Description

At SunPork, we are proud to be Australia's leading farmer-owned pork producer, with a strong focus on our people, animal welfare, quality and sustainability.

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Our business spans farms, processing facilities and support operations across Australia and New Zealand, bringing together a diverse team of people who are passionate about producing high-quality Australian pork.

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We believe our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where our employees can develop their skills, grow their careers and contribute to a business that is proudly Australian-owned.

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As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented people who share our values and want to be part of the SunPork journey.

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Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next career opportunity?

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We are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant and efficient payroll services across our Farms and Support Services business units.

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This is an exciting chance for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working across end-to-end payroll, compliance, systems administration and process improvement, while also supporting and developing the wider payroll team.

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At SunPork, we are proud to be Australia's leading farmer-owned pork producer, with a strong focus on our people, animal welfare, quality and sustainability.

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Our business spans farms, processing facilities and support operations across Australia and New Zealand, bringing together a diverse team of people who are passionate about producing high-quality Australian pork.

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We believe our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where our employees can develop their skills, grow their careers and contribute to a business that is proudly Australian-owned.

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As we continue to grow,



we're looking for talented people who share our values and want to be part of the SunPork journey.

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Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next career prospect?

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We are seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant and efficient payroll services across our Farms and Support Services business units.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working across end-to-end payroll, compliance, systems administration and process improvement, while also supporting and developing the wider payroll team.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Group Payroll & Compliance Manager, you will provide senior-level support across day-to-day payroll operations, compliance initiatives, systems administration and key payroll projects.

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You will be responsible for ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen compliance and build capability across the payroll function.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across Farms and Support Services business units.
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- Review and sign off payroll runs, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance prior to payment.
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- Support, coach and provide guidance to Payroll Officers in their day-to-day processing.
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- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and errors.
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- Support the Group Payroll & Compliance Manager with compliance,



governance and project priorities.
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- Manage payroll system administration and support system improvements.
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- Prepare for and manage the Time & Attendance (T&A;) system as it transitions from HR to Payroll.
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- Provide additional BAU payroll support during peak periods, leave and other periods of increased workload.
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- Identify and assist in resolving compliance risks, process gaps and manual errors.
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- Contribute to building payroll knowledge and capability across the team.
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will bring:

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- 5+ years' payroll experience, preferably within a heavy industry environment such as agriculture, manufacturing or construction.
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- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and governance.
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- Strong experience working with multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
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- Experience working with enterprise payroll and Workforce Management (WFM) systems.
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- Experience in system implementation and process improvement.
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- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
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- The ability to confidently move between compliance, systems and hands-on payroll operations.
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- A collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with the existing Payroll Manager and broader team.
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- Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
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Why Join SunPork?

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At SunPork, you'll be joining a proudly Australian-owned business where your contribution matters.

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This is an opportunity to take on a senior role within a growing organisation, work alongside an experienced payroll team and have genuine influence across payroll systems, compliance and process improvement.

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If you're an experienced payroll professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

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📌 Senior Payroll Officer (Queensland)
🏢 The Sunpork Group
📍 Queensland