14th September, 2026

Payroll Manager Full-Time Based in Cairns, Brisbane or Darwin

Join a Team That Keeps Northern Australia Connected Sea Swift is Northern Australia's largest shipping company, delivering essential marine transport and logistics services to remote communities across the region.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented

Payroll Manager

to join our Finance team and play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our workforce.

This is an excellent chance for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, values accuracy, and thrives as part of a supportive team.

About the Role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls for more than 500 employees while ensuring compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly and fortnightly payroll for over 500 employees

Accurately calculate and enter timesheets and leave applications

Complete payroll reconciliations

Manage superannuation with Pay Day Super, STP submissions, payroll tax and novated lease requirements within the payroll system

Assist with annual payroll reporting obligations

Respond to payroll queries and provide timely, accurate support to employees, managers and internal stakeholders

Liaise with Human Resources to ensure employee information is maintained accurately

Maintain payroll system parameters in line with operational and legislative requirements





Support continuous improvement initiatives within payroll processes

Support payroll audits and internal compliance reviews

Update employee tax schedules in line with company tax governance standard

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Skills & Experience

HR3 experience being highly regarded

Proven experience in a high-volume payroll position

Strong understanding of payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation requirements and enterprise agreements

A practical problem-solving style and the ability to communicate clearly with employees, managers and stakeholders

High Microsoft Office skills, including Excel Excellent administration and organisational skills

Personal Attributes

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

High level of confidentiality and professionalism

Commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental practices

Why Join Sea Swift? At Sea Swift, our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive workplace along with a range of benefits, including:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing learning and development

Employee rewards and recognition program

Discounted health insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Sea Swift is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

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