As a Payroll and Administration Officer, you will play a key role in the team by managing the payroll function and supporting the business in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll and administrative operations. You will be responsible for performing payroll duties, ensuring compliance, preparing reports, and supporting finance and management. You will also be responsible for coordinating administrative tasks, maintaining office records, assisting with daily operations, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Duties:

• Process and reconcile employee salaries, wages, overtime, and deductions accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work Act, PAYG withholding, Superannuation Guarantee (SGC), Payroll Tax, Workcover, and other payroll-related statutory obligations.
• Process new starters and terminations, including onboarding, offboarding, and leave calculations.
• Accurately track and process overtime payments in line with award agreements and company policies.
• Prepare and lodge payroll tax returns, ensuring accurate wage reporting in line with state regulations.
• Ensure correct Workcover wage declarations for premium calculations.
• Generate payroll reports for finance, management, and auditing purposes.
• Manage Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and ensure accuracy in submissions to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
• Process end-of-year payroll reconciliations, superannuation payments, and annual statements.

Administrative Duties:

• Manage office supplies inventory as necessary.
• Organize and schedule meetings and appointments.
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, and reports.
• Maintain filing systems and ensure document compliance.
• Provide general administrative support to internal departments.
• Handle reception duties, including answering calls and assisting visitors.
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

Candidate eligibility requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar role.
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll processing, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Proficiency in using ADP payroll systems is essential.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, superannuation, and employment laws.
• Experience with Workcover claims management and Payroll Tax lodgments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary & flexible working arrangements
• Supportive leadership and connected team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A supportive work environment that values teamwork and innovation.
• WAM Group lineage and technical leadership advantages

About Us

The Italian WAMGROUP, is a global leader in developing and #manufacturing equipment and plant #components for #bulksolids handling and processing, has been represented in Australia by its own subsidiary since 1997 knows as WAM Australia. In Australia, we are a leading provider of industrial equipment and solutions, specializing in bulk material handling, dust filtration, and mixing technology.

WAM Australia is responsible for distributing the WAMGROUP product range in Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, as well as parts of Micronesia. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients across various industries.

SAVECO, a brand of WAM Group dedicated to #WasteWaterTechnologies. Our team is dedicated to excellence, and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join us as a Technical Sales and Support Representative. If you are passionate about wastewater treatment and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.

WAM Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is finalised on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need, not personal or protected attributes. We welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds and experiences. Please advise our team if you require assistance throughout the recruitment process.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be asked to complete online psychometric testing, medical assessments (including Alcohol & Other Drug) and onsite / virtual interviews.

Application

Apply by clicking the link below. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] for any queries of clarifications required.

Note: This position is not open for external recruiters. Please do not send any resumes or references without a valid contract already in place.