National Payroll Officer

Posted: 26/05/2025

Closing Date: 30/06/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: VIC Altona

Job Category: Administration and Office

**Company Description**

Rail to road, dry freight, refrigerated or bulk, SCT Logistics provides Australia’s most efficient and independent freight services. Established in 1974 by Peter Smith, SCT is now a national, multi-modal transport and logistics company. In June 1995 SCT Logistics became the first private rail operator to commence services on the interstate rail network which coincided with the completion of the standardisation of the rail gauge track between the states in Australia.

The SCT Logistics is a rapidly growing company, which prides itself on being a leader in the logistics field. Our objective is to be the leading supply chain partner in the market with a focus on safety, service, quality and sustainability.

**Why SCT?**
At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:

- Development and growth opportunities
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
- Grandparent Leave
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite car park
- Dress for your day policy

To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page

Reporting to the National Payroll Manager, the position includes the following responsibilities:

- Timely and accurate preparation of pay process
- Investigation of time management system discrepancies and/or anomalies
- Data input and/or collation associated with the preparation of periodic payrolls
- Preparation of worksheets to support superannuation payments, payroll tax remittances and Work Cover remuneration statements
- Administrative assistance with Work Cover issues
- Contributing to the update of the payroll system and related procedures for any changes in statutory requirements
- Reconciliation of payroll related payments
- General administrative duties, including filing and responding to queries from external parties, as may be required from time to time
- Any other duties associated with the efficient functioning of the payroll department as may be requested from time to time by the payroll manager
- Assistance with End of Month and End of Financial Year activities

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**Desired Skills and Experience**
- Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer with significant award interpretation duties
- Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work through issues with some complexity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong interpersonal, numerical, analytical, written and verbal communication skills, to provide effective presentation and explanation of payroll matters
- Flexibility in managing changing priorities, deadlines and opportunities
- Understanding of salary packaging
- Effective negotiation and influencing style with great relationship building skills
- Ability to identify risk, solve problems and manage multiple priorities
- Has sound knowledge of relevant legislation in the payroll industry

**Other important information**
- We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
- Recruitment companies, need not apply