Payroll Officer

13 hours ago

Roma Queensland, Australia Wild Desert Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Payroll Officer

About Us

Wild Desert is a family-owned business and one of Australia's leading providers of well servicing rigs, transport operations and mobile camps for the oil and gas industry. With a growing workforce, we are expanding our team and seeking a Payroll Officer to join us in Roma.

The Role

The Payroll Officer will work as part of a team to deliver end-to-end payroll for a workforce of 450+ employees across multiple payrolls and pay cycles. The focus is on accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. This role suits someone who is innovative, enjoys detailed tasks, system work, and supporting a large team to reach their goals. This role has strong opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process end-to-end payroll each fortnight.
  • Work with HR Manager and Business Operations Officers to finalise timesheets in line with rosters.
  • Manage payroll administration and employee lifecycle activities (onboarding, terminations, leave, pay changes).
  • Maintain payroll records and systems.
  • Ensure compliance with Superannuation, STP, Payroll Tax, Workers Compensation, Child Support, Paid Parental Leave, reimbursements, and entitlements.
  • Complete payroll reconciliations, monthly reporting, and assist with BAS and TAX.
  • Respond promptly to payroll queries.
  • Finalise month and year-end close.
  • Identify and support payroll process improvements, work with team on HR systems development.
  • Liaise with external advisors as required.
  • Assist HR Team in general administration tasks.

Skills and Experience

  • 2+ years' payroll or similar experience.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes, awards, and legislation.
  • Certificate IV in Payroll or higher (desirable).
  • Experience with Xero and Employment Hero (desirable).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Effective communication and confidentiality.

Why Join Us

At Wild Desert, you'll be part of a supportive team that values its people and communities. Training and development opportunities are available, and flexible arrangements such as part-time or school hours will be considered.

If this sounds like the role for you, submit your resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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