Job Description
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Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace – Canberra ACT
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At
KONGSBERG
, our people are united by our commitment to being
Determined, Innovative, Collaborative and Reliable
— values that guide how we work, how we solve problems and how we support our customers across the globe.
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At KONSGBERG Australia, we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.
About the role: n
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised
Payroll & HR Advisor
to join our team, with
payroll as the primary focus of the role
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Reporting directly to the
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
, you will take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of payroll, working closely with employees, Finance, HR and our outsourced payroll provider to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time, every time.
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Alongside payroll, you will provide targeted administrative support across HR, recruitment, onboarding, training, HSE and workforce reporting.
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You will play a key role in ensuring employees receive accurate and timely pay, while supporting the CFO and broader business with payroll compliance, workforce information and related reporting.
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This role will see you:
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Coordinate the end-to-end payroll process with our outsourced payroll provider.
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Act as the key point of contact for employee payroll and pay-related queries.
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Manage payroll inputs, superannuation, leave entitlements and payroll compliance.
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Support compliance with Fair Work, payroll tax and other relevant requirements.




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Maintain accurate employee and payroll records.
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Support recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and training administration.
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Coordinate HR, HSE and workforce reporting, including FTE data.
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Provide payroll and workforce information to support the CFO, BPR and estimating activities.
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Liaise with internal stakeholders, external advisors and regulatory bodies as required.
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What you will bring: n
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Tertiary qualifications preferred, ideally in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
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Experience working within the Defence Industry would be advantageous.
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Extensive experience in payroll and related payroll functions.
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Experience working with accounting or payroll software.
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Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, particularly Excel.
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Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
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Mandatory Requirements: n
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Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.
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Why Join Us: n
We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading perks including:
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Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
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5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
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Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
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Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
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Ongoing professional development, training and career pathways.
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Close Date: 11th October ****
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📌 Payroll & Hr Advisor (Canberra)
🏢 Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace
📍 Canberra