Payroll Administrator Officer

Job description

Support payroll, HR administration and workforce compliance within a growing North Queensland mining operation
Your new company
Our client is a well-established mining and resources organisation with operations across North Queensland. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence and employee engagement, they are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator Officer to support both payroll and HR functions across the business. Working closely with the HR and payroll team, this is an opportunity to contribute to a critical function that supports employees across multiple business areas.
Your new role
Reporting to the Group Human Resources Manager and working closely with the Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services while assisting with a range of HR administration activities.
Your responsibilities will include:

End-to-end payroll processing for monthly and fortnightly pay runs New starter setup, payroll maintenance and employee record management Superannuation, salary sacrifice, PAYG and payroll reporting activities Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation Payroll auditing, reconciliations and compliance activities Responding to employee payroll enquiries Supporting onboarding, mobilisation and employment documentation Assisting with workers compensation administration and reporting Supporting HR initiatives, policy reviews and compliance projects Maintaining employee records and HR documentation within payroll and HR systems.

W hat you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Minimum 3 years' payroll processing experience within a medium-sized organisation SAP Payroll experience Strong understanding of payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, Awards and Enterprise Agreements Advanced administration skills with strong attention to detail Proficiency across Microsoft Office, including Excel Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Current Australian driver's licence Australian working rights or Australian citizenship/permanent residency

Previous experience within mining, resources, construction or industrial sectors will be highly regarded. W hat you'll get in return

Diverse role combining payroll, HR and workforce administration responsibilities Opportunity to work within a respected mining organisation Exposure to payroll systems, HR projects and process improvement initiatives Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment Autonomous position with genuine variety and ownership Competitive remuneration package Charters Towers/Townsville based opportunity with a 4/3 Monday to Thursday roster.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call Stacey Fear now on 07 4417 1139. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Please click here to apply.

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 16 Oct, 2026
  • Category: Accounting
  • Vacancy: 5
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: Charters Towers City, QLD 4820
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Stacey Fear
  • Location: QLD - Regional - Townsville & North Qld