Custom Denning | St Marys, NSW | ManufacturingEmployment: Permanent Part-time (24 hours a week, 3 days)Reports to: Financial ControllerAbout UsCustom Denning is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer that designs, builds and supports next-generation public transport, including zero-emission electric buses.
As the transport industry moves to cleaner technology, we deliver secure, reliable, high-performance vehicles that meet strict regulatory, safety and contract requirements.Join a respected, growing organisation where innovation, quality and operational excellence come first.The OpportunityWe're looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to own our weekly payroll, 3 days a week.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll process accurate, on time pays for our growing manufacturing workforce.
You'll also look after onboarding and offboarding in payroll, answer employee pays questions, and keep us compliant with super, payroll tax, PAYG and long service leave obligations.This is a payroll-focused role with no account's payable duties, and it suits someone who wants a reliable part-time position with real ownership.Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-end processing of weekly payrollInterpreting and applying modern awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditionsPayroll onboarding, offboarding and maintaining accurate employee payroll recordsProcessing terminations, resignations and final paysProcessing and reconciling superannuation, PAYG withholding, payroll tax and long service leavePayroll reconciliations, including general ledger reconciliationSingle Touch Payroll (STP)



reporting and end of financial year payroll processingAnswering payroll enquiries from employees and managers promptly and professionallyKeeping payroll compliant with current legislation and company policyImproving payroll processes, controls and use of our payroll system (Tanda)About YouYou are a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll professional with a strong understanding of payroll legislation, award interpretation, and payroll compliance.
You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy building positive relationships across all levels of an organisation.You take pride in delivering accurate outcomes, maintaining confidentiality, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.You're a detail-focused payroll skilled who knows payroll legislation and award interpretation well.
You're comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, build good working relationships at every level, and handle confidential information with care.At least 3 years' hands-on experience in a payroll officer or similar payroll-focused roleExperience processing end-to-end weekly payrollStrong experience interpreting modern awards and employment conditionsExperience processing and reconciling superannuation,



PAYG and payroll taxExperience reconciling payroll general ledger accountsExperience managing terminations, resignations and final paysExperience with STP and end of financial year payrollIntermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyExperience with Tanda or a similar payroll and workforce management systemPayroll experience in manufacturing, engineering or another award-based workforceKnowledge of the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations AwardPractical requirementsAvailable 3 days a week (24 hours) and able to work on site at St MarysOur site is not easily reached by public transport, so you'll need reliable transportHighly DesirableExperience processing payroll for 150+ employeesPrevious experience within a manufacturing or industrial environmentKnowledge of overtime calculations, shift penalties, and apprenticeship wage structuresExperience working within a blue-collar workforce environmentWhat we offerPermanent part-time role, 3 days a week, with a stable rosterThe chance to own payroll for a growing Australian manufacturerA supportive, down-to-earth finance teamWork with Australia's only local manufacturer of fully electric busesOnsite parking at our up-to-date Sydney facilityIf you're an experienced Payroll Officer looking to join a growing Australian manufacturer and make a meaningful contribution to a dynamic finance team, we'd love to hear from you.At Custom Denning we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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📌 Payroll Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Custombus
📍 Sydney