Payroll Officer

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia CMC Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Join a small, truly collaborative team in a fast growing civil contractor


About Us

CMC is a 100% Australian owned, privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our 20 year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Apply today and be part of our future success story.

About the Role

Reporting to the People & Culture Advisor, your hours will be 8am - 5 pm based at our Head Office at Eagle Farm with free parking.

We are not offering WFH or flexible hours so please only apply if you enjoy working in an office enjoying daily interactions with a great team (well, hopefully you will think we are), and the commute makes sense for you.

You will be responsible for the provision of accurate, effective, and timely end to end payroll:

  • Processing a fortnightly payroll accurately and on time using Viewpoint;
  • Interpretation of EBA, Award, and individual project employment conditions;
  • Maintaining payroll records including employee data, timesheets, bonuses, and deductions;
  • Calculating and processing payroll adjustments, including leaves of absence, overtime, and special pays;
  • Responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters with professionalism and efficiency;
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations pertaining to payroll processing and employee compensation;
  • Assisting in the administration of employee benefits, including enrolment, changes, and inquiries;
  • Associated administrative duties such as filling, setting up new employee folders, and sending out payslips.

About You

To join our team, you will need to have the following:

  • 3 years + full function, end-to-end payroll processing experience, ideally within an Australian civil construction environment;
  • Strong current understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations;
  • Proficiency in payroll software (ideally Viewpoint) and be an advanced Excel user with the ability to use Macro, Pivot Tables, and Look Up functions;
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels;
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion;
  • Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy;
  • The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment;
  • Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or hold a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia.

Interested?

Great, let's talk.

Please submit your application now.

If you have any questions before applying, please reach out to our internal recruiter, Amanda Datchens, at

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

Please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Therefore you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please– CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary.

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