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Payroll Officer

101 – Finance • Essendon Fields, Victoria 3041, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Previous experience in a payroll support or officer role.
  • Experience supporting weekly and monthly payroll processing per payroll schedules.
  • Understanding of payroll processes, legislation, and Modern Awards.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

About Repurpose It

We are industry leaders in the circular economy, recovering resources and giving them new life! We work with materials from construction and demolition sites, excavation and drilling, road/rail & infrastructure projects, as well as organic materials from local councils and timber waste.

By partnering with public and private sectors, our advanced technology and processes connect construction and organic waste disposal to materials supply to ensure we deliver a truly sustainable solution to our clients. We invest in technology to dramatically reduce greenhouse gases and environmental degradation to protect the planet for future generations.

Internally, we are a value led business; Integrity, Future Focused, Sustainability and Care & Protect are at the core every decision we make and how we operate. As an employee of Repurpose It you will be part of an environment that cares both about our plant and you!

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to support the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payroll. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and is confident handling payroll queries and data.

Reporting to the Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day payroll operations, maintaining data integrity, and providing excellent support to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support weekly and monthly payroll processing in line with payroll schedules
  • Prepare and validate payroll inputs including timesheets, overtime, allowances, leave, and employee changes
  • Assist with off-cycle payroll runs as required
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and documentation
  • Support payroll reporting, journals, and reconciliations
  • Manage payroll inbox enquiries and respond to employee queries
  • Escalate complex payroll matters where required
  • Assist with compliance activities, audits, and payroll checks
  • Identify and suggest process improvements

About You

  • Previous experience in a payroll support or officer role
  • Understanding of payroll processes, legislation, and Modern Awards
  • Experience with payroll systems (Employment Innovations highly regarded)
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

How to Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply Now function.

Your details will be stored in our candidate management system, and we may keep your details on file for other roles and opportunities in the future.

Repurpose It is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and welcomes all individuals from different backgrounds, gender and ethnicity to apply. Please let us know if you require any adjustments through this process.

Company Overview

Repurpose It exists to make premium quality repurposed materials accessible to everyone. Our mission is to eliminate waste and pollution through closed loop resource recovery and we believe that closed loop waste systems are essential if we are to preserve our resources for the next generations. We recover resources and give them new life via Construction and Demolition, Excavation and Drilling, Road and Rail, Infrastructure Projects, Local Councils, Food and Organics, Construction and Landscaping materials. By partnering with the public and private sectors, our best practice technologies connect waste disposal to materials supply to ensure we deliver a truly closed loop solution to our clients. We invest in technology to dramatically reduce greenhouse gases and environmental degradation to protect the planet for future generations.