Spinifex Recruiting is seeking an organised and proactive Administration & Payroll Officer to join our team in Byron Bay.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly regarded Northern Rivers business that partners closely with Local Government, State Government and community-focused organisations across the region. Working from our Byron Bay office, you will play a key role in supporting our operations team and large temporary workforce while contributing to the continued growth of the business.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting, thrives on organisation and administration, and can confidently learn and adapt to new systems and processes.

About the Role

This is a varied position where no two days are the same. You will provide administrative support across a range of business functions, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently while delivering excellent service to employees, candidates and clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide administrative support across multiple business functions
- Maintain accurate employee and client records
- Manage documentation, compliance and data entry tasks
- Respond to enquiries from employees, candidates and clients
- Assist with timesheet processing and workforce administration
- Work confidently across multiple systems and software platforms
- Support general office operations
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Collaborate closely with consultants, clients and internal stakeholders

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel




- Confident computer and technology skills
- The ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
- Strong communication and customer service abilities
- A proactive approach and ability to use initiative
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
- Full Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

- Payroll experience
- Office management experience
- Workforce administration experience
- Rostering or scheduling experience
- HR, recruitment or finance administration experience
- Accounts administration or bookkeeping experience
- Experience working with blue-collar or industrial workforces
- Experience using payroll, HR or workforce management systems
- An interest in technology, automation and process improvements

Why Join Spinifex Recruiting?

At Spinifex, people are at the centre of everything we do. We have built long-standing partnerships throughout the Northern Rivers and are passionate about supporting the councils, organisations and communities we work with.

Benefits

- Competitive salary package
- Modern Byron Bay office location
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Birthday leave and work anniversary recognition
- Regular team events and social activities
- High-trust working environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing local business

Location & Hours

- Byron Bay Industrial Estate
- Full-time permanent position
- Monday to Friday
- Office-based role
- Flexible work arrangements available

This role would suit an experienced administrator, office manager, workforce coordinator, rostering coordinator, payroll administrator, accounts administrator or business support professional looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive and growing team.

📌 Administration & Payroll Officer (Byron Bay)
🏢 Spinifex Recruiting
📍 Byron Bay