How to Apply

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Important Information

Applicants must:

- Have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Currently reside in Australia
- Hold a degree in accounting
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
- Successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening
- Provide employment references relevant to their payroll experience

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Join Sands Fridge Lines and become part of a team that keeps Western Australia's food supply moving safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.

Sands Fridge Lines is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team based in Forrestfield, Western Australia.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role is ideal for a payroll professional who can confidently manage end-to-end payroll processes, maintain compliance with legislative and industrial requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll operations.

You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for weekly and fortnightly employees, while partnering closely with Finance, HR, and operational leaders to ensure a high standard of service delivery across the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Process payroll for approximately 250-300 employees, ensuring all payments are calculated accurately and in accordance with relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements, allowances, and approved variations.
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, industrial instruments, company policies, and statutory obligations.




- Manage payroll enquiries, investigations, adjustments, terminations, and back pays in a timely and professional manner.
- Prepare and support month-end and statutory reporting, including PAYG, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, and Child Support obligations.
- Produce payroll and headcount reporting for key business stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate employee leave records and ensure leave entitlements are correctly accrued and reported.
- Provide accounting and administrative support to the Finance team as required.
- Stay informed of changes to Awards, Enterprise Agreements, payroll legislation, and industrial relations requirements.
- Work collaboratively with HR to ensure employee records, contractual obligations, and payroll processes are maintained accurately.
- Assist with year-end reconciliations, reporting, and other statutory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.

Why Join Sands Fridge Lines?

- Secure and stable employment with a well-established WA business.
- Supportive, collaborative, and friendly team environment.
- Diverse and fast-paced role with variety in your daily work.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Family-owned business with strong values and a commitment to its people.




- Chance to contribute to a growing organisation and make a genuine impact.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- A current Australian driver's licence and reliable transport.
- Proven experience in a high-volume payroll setting with end-to-end payroll processing responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Confidence in escalating issues appropriately and communicating effectively with managers and stakeholders.
- High levels of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

Experience & Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an end-to-end payroll position.
- Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Certificate IV in Payroll Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Able to work within demanding and competing timeframes.
- Strong aptitude for process management and continuous improvement.
- Sound working knowledge of Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
- Experience using Access Micropay or any other payroll software and UKG payroll systems will be highly regarded.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is a must.

If you are a motivated payroll professional looking for your next opportunity with a respected and growing WA transport and logistics company, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Payroll Officer (Forrestfield)
🏢 Sands Fridge Lines
📍 Forrestfield