Zweck invests, acquires and grows businesses that bring innovation to the built environment. We operate in four key verticals including Commercial Contracting; Building, Property and Asset Services; Infrastructure services and solutions and Auxiliary Products and Services.

At Zweck, we value innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are a fast-paced, dynamic organization that is constantly striving to improve and grow. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers. We believe in creating a positive work environment that fosters teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect.

The Payroll and Compliance Officer will report directly to the Group General Manager. Working closely with the HR and Finance teams, you will lead all payroll processing, reporting and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities:

Payroll Processing & Compliance:

Manage end-to-end payroll for 150 employees on a fortnightly cycle.

Maintain payroll records, process leave, overtime, and salary adjustments.

Ensure compliance with Australian tax laws, superannuation, and award rates.

Optimise payroll systems, identify automation opportunities, and ensure data integrity.

Employee Support & HR Administration:

Be the first point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

Assist with employee lifecycle activities such as new hire payroll setup, employee changes and termination procedures.

Ensure compliance with awards, contracts, and Fair Work regulations.

Support HR in policy maintenance and workplace compliance checks.

Finance & Reporting

Work with Finance on payroll cost allocations and reporting.

Ensure timely superannuation and payroll tax lodgements.

Assist with financial audits, wage forecasting, and compliance reporting.

About You

To succeed in this role, you must possess:

Qualifications & Experience:

Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, finance, or HR administration.

Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, tax compliance, and superannuation.

Experience with payroll systems/software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, SAP, or similar).

Understanding of modern awards and employment regulations.

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail - ensures 100% accuracy in payroll processing.

Strong organizational skills – able to manage multiple deadlines across different business units.

Excellent communication – able to assist employees with payroll queries in a clear and professional manner.

Problem-solving mindset – identifies and resolves payroll issues quickly.

Tech-savvy – ability to work with payroll systems, HRIS, and finance reporting tools.

Nice to haves:

Experience with multi-entity payroll processing (e.g., managing payroll for multiple business units).

Familiarity with Fair Work regulations and Australian employment awards.

Prior experience in construction, facilities, or services industries.

Please note, this is an in-office role with standard business hours. You can expect people to drop by with their coffee and questions, no day will be the same! But at the end of the day, work can be left at work because we're all about enjoying life.

If you think you tick most of these boxes, please apply via the Seek ad! For any questions about the vacancy, please contact [email protected].

ZWECK's clients have a strong commitment to diversity within their workforce. As Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employers, applicants from all backgrounds including indigenous Australians and all genders are welcomed and encouraged to apply.