Officer - Payroll

Job Responsibilities

Together. Works.  

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.  

Our Shared Services Support our operating companies to thrive through effective governance, compliance and strategic support across the business. Being part of this function offers broad exposure to Macmahon’s all operating companies and projects, giving you visibility and impact across the organisation. 

Our Payroll Team plays a key role in supporting our people and projects. You’ll work with skilled people who care about doing things the right way and contributing to our teams’ success.  

About the Role 

As a Payroll Officer, you will support the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll outcomes across the business. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will engage with stakeholders to help ensure positive experience for people and projects.  

Responsibilities 

• End-to-end payroll processing in accordance with legislative requirements and internal policies


• Ensuring salary disbursements are accurate and delivered within required timeframes


• Managing overpayments, recoveries leave administration and payroll reporting


• Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and relevant legislation


• Supporting audits, reconciliations, and payroll related queries


• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve payroll processed and procedures 

What You’ll Bring  

• A minimum of two year’s payroll experience within the mining or a similar industry 


• Excellent numeracy skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Experience using payroll systems – Chris 21 experience will be desirable but not mandatory


• Strong working knowledge of the MS suite.


• Confidence in interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and relevant legislation. 


• Commitment to teamwork and delivery of high-quality outcomes

Role Details  

• Location: Macmahon Head Office – Perth (Near T2) 


• Roster: 5:2/Monday to Friday 


• Competitive benefits package including: 
  
  
  
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers  
  
  
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries) 
  
  
  • Novated leases 
  
  
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program 
  
  
  
  

Why Macmahon? 

• Work with people who know their stuff and back each other, within a respectful and genuine culture. Our structure is open, with no room for big egos. 


• Real opportunities to learn and grow, with potential for exposure to diverse projects across Australia and Southeast Asia.  

Ready to make an impact? Apply now.  
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