Payroll Officer

About Us

Wild Desert is a family-owned business and one of Australia’s leading providers of well servicing rigs, transport operations and mobile camps for the oil and gas industry. With a growing workforce, we are expanding our team and seeking a Payroll Officer to join us in Roma.

The Role

The Payroll Officer will work as part of a team to deliver end-to-end payroll for a workforce of 450+ employees across multiple payrolls and pay cycles. The focus is on accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. This role suits someone who is innovative, enjoys detailed tasks, system work, and supporting a large team to reach their goals. This role has strong opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll each fortnight.

Work with HR Manager and Business Operations Officers to finalise timesheets in line with rosters.

Manage payroll administration and employee lifecycle activities (onboarding, terminations, leave, pay changes).

Maintain payroll records and systems.

Ensure compliance with Superannuation, STP, Payroll Tax, Workers Compensation, Child Support, Paid Parental Leave, reimbursements, and entitlements.

Complete payroll reconciliations, monthly reporting, and assist with BAS and TAX.

Respond promptly to payroll queries.

Finalise month and year-end close.

Identify and support payroll process improvements, work with team on HR systems development.

Liaise with external advisors as required.

Assist HR Team in general administration tasks.

Skills and Experience

2+ years’ payroll or similar experience.

Strong knowledge of payroll processes, awards, and legislation.

Certificate IV in Payroll or higher (desirable).

Experience with Xero and Employment Hero (desirable).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Effective communication and confidentiality.

Why Join Us

At Wild Desert, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values its people and communities. Training and development opportunities are available, and flexible arrangements such as part-time or school hours will be considered.

If this sounds like the role for you, submit your resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.