About the Company
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing modular construction business delivering innovative accommodation and infrastructure solutions across Northern Australia.
Operating across the government, mining, commercial, residential, civil and oil & gas sectors, the organisation has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and innovation within the modular building industry.
Backed by an experienced leadership team and a substantial pipeline of secured work across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, the company continues to invest in its people, systems and manufacturing capability as it expands its market presence throughout Northern Australia.
Due to continued growth, an opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll & HR Administration Officer to join the Darwin team.
Reporting to both the People & Culture Coordinator and Company Accountant, this role is responsible for ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time, while supporting broader HR administration, workforce compliance and employee lifecycle activities.
This is a hands-on position that will suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and is comfortable operating across both payroll and HR functions.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
Why Join
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing modular construction business delivering innovative accommodation and infrastructure solutions across Northern Australia.
Operating across the government, mining, commercial, residential, civil and oil & gas sectors, the organisation has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and innovation within the modular building industry.
Backed by an experienced leadership team and a substantial pipeline of secured work across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, the company continues to invest in its people, systems and manufacturing capability as it expands its market presence throughout Northern Australia.
Due to continued growth, an opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll & HR Administration Officer to join the Darwin team.
Reporting to both the People & Culture Coordinator and Company Accountant, this role is responsible for ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time, while supporting broader HR administration, workforce compliance and employee lifecycle activities.
This is a hands-on position that will suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and is comfortable operating across both payroll and HR functions.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
- Process end-to-end payroll accurately and within required timeframes.
- Manage payroll data entry, timesheets, leave processing, superannuation and payroll deductions.
- Process labour hire payroll and invoicing, including verification of timesheets, applicable rates and job allocations.
- Maintain payroll systems, records and employee data.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and management.
- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and statutory reporting requirements.
- Assist with payroll tax, month-end reporting and end-of-financial-year payroll activities.
- Support onboarding, employee commencement and induction activities.
- Prepare and administer employment documentation.
- Maintain employee records, contracts and HR databases.
- Work closely with the People & Culture Coordinator and external HR provider.
- Maintain compliance registers covering licences, visas, qualifications and training requirements.
- Support performance review and development processes.
- Coordinate training records and professional development activities.
- Previous experience managing end-to-end payroll.
- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
- Exposure to HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Professionalism, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Why Join
- Strong pipeline of secured projects across Northern Australia.
- Diverse role spanning payroll, HR, compliance and workforce administration.
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing organisation.
- Exposure to a broad range of industries including mining, government, resources and commercial projects.
- Supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for development and progression.
