Payroll Officer

COLAS Australia, a leader in the Road Construction and Maintenance Industry, continues to expand its operations throughout Australia and New Zealand as a company which is now supported locally by over 700 employees, across 15 work sites in 5 states. Colas is a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group which includes over 200,000 staff worldwide.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team, based in Winston Hills. Reporting to the Group Employee Relations and Payroll Manager, this role is primarily responsible for the administration and processing of company weekly & monthly payroll.Key Responsibilities include:Processing end to end payroll for weekly and monthly employeesEnsure payments to employees are in line with the employment contract or enterprise agreements that are relevant for each employeePayment of payroll deductions to external parties i.e., superannuation, child support, garnishees etcKeeping leave entitlement records up to dateProvide payslips to employeesAssist with processing of workers compensation payments and administrationRespond to employee''s payroll related queries in a prompt and efficient mannerPreparation of Month End and Year End reporting as requiredOther duties as directed by managementThe Ideal Candidate will possess the following skills and experience:Minimum 2-3 years'' experience in a similar roleMicrOpay experience - highly regardedExperience in civil/ construction - highly regardedUnderstanding of Taxation Laws about PAYG, Payroll Tax, Superannuation & LSLUnderstanding of Awards, Letters of Appointment, Certified Agreements, IR LegislationA strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracyEffective organisational & time management skillsGood oral & written communication skillsAt COLAS Australia our people are vital to our success. Our employees make us different and set us apart from our competitors. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop visionary, talented, and passionate individuals. Our people are central to everything we do.The successful applicant will be rewarded with:Salary package range of $88,000 - $92,000 + superFlexible Work Arrangements (up to 2 days WFH)Paid Parental Leave ProgramLife insurance & health care benefitsCorporate fitness program + discounts on healthy meals, active wear, supplements + more!Employee recognition & assistance programsColas Australia Group does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Colas Australia Group will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.Colas Australia are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-01-24