Payroll Lead

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia cleancoque Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
About Us

At CleanCo we are delivering clean energy solutions to help our customers thrive in a net zero future.

We own and operate more than 1GW of low emission energy generation and we are actively growing our portfolio to help propel Queensland's energy transformation.

We are a passionate, inclusive team committed to creating a clean energy future for Queensland. If our mission resonates with you, consider a career with CleanCo.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Financial Control Manager, the Payroll Lead will oversee CleanCo's payroll function, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of all regular and one-off payments, financial reconciliations, and compensation reviews.

In this role, you'll lead and develop a small team, drive process improvements, and ensure payroll services are delivered effectively across both corporate employees and site-based EA employees. You'll also partner closely with the wider Performance, Risk & Finance group, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers to align payroll operations with CleanCo's strategic goals.

This is a permanent full-time position based in our Brisbane office with the flexibility to work from home two days a week.

About you
  • Proven experience leading a payroll function, ideally within the energy sector or a government-owned corporation.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll, tax, and superannuation legislation, with the ability to provide accurate and trusted payroll advice.
  • A keen eye for detail, ensuring correct payment of entitlements including bonuses, overtime, penalties, and allowances in line with relevant Enterprise Agreements (EAs).
  • Confidence in interpreting and applying EAs and acting as a reliable contact during their negotiation and development.
  • A track record of implementing process improvements and embedding financial protocols to support compliance and best practice.
  • Expertise in interpreting and applying tax and superannuation legislation to ensure accurate calculations and payments.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, or Business (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong systems capability, with experience in Accurri and SAP S/4 Hana highly regarded.
  • A passion to be part of something bigger than yourself, that contributes to the delivery of a clean energy future crafted in Queensland.
What We Can Offer

We understand that work is just one important aspect of our employee's lives. We offer a range of benefits that support balance and create an engaging workplace, by meeting you at your life and career stage. Perks and benefits of joining the CleanCo team include: 

  • Genuine flex work options – supported hybrid working model.
  • A progressive and inclusive culture that reflects our unique identity. 
  • Opportunities to purchase additional leave.
  • Discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, and health promotion programs.
  • Opportunities to save via Salary Sacrificing which may increase your take home pay.
  • Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program and Mates in Energy membership.

CleanCo is a proud 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commits to responding to every applicant.
 

For more information about CleanCo please visit
 


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