Payroll Officer -Newcastle

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild business.

Reporting to the Assistant Group Payroll Manager and based at our Newcastle site. you will enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement. We are looking for a proactive individual with strong attention to detail and people skills.  You will be solutions focused and enjoy problem solving. We are looking for an individual who can bring lots of energy and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

This role is offered on a fixed term 12-month contract.

What you will be doing:

• Accurate and timely data entry of payroll information


• Managing the payroll inbox and responding to employee queries


• Assisting with reporting and reconciliation of payroll data


• High level of professionalism, dealing with sensitive, confidential documents and personal information

You will be rewarded with:

• Free on-site parking


• Flexibility to work from home (WFH)/Hybrid


• Comparative salary

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)


• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family


• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)


• Experience with SAP will be highly regarded, but not essential


• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication


• Attention to detail, accuracy and ability to uphold compliance standards.

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.

Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.

Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business.

We operate a circular steel model, recycling scrap into new steel and supplying products that support construction, infrastructure and industry across the country.

Our focus is simple. Help customers build more efficiently, with locally made steel and lower embodied carbon solutions.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

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