Administration & Payroll Officer

Quarry Mining Haulage; Western Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quarry Mining Haulage is seeking an experienced Administration & Payroll Officer to join our growing team in a full-time capacity.

This varied, hands-on role suits someone who values accuracy and organisation and can confidently manage payroll alongside general administration duties. You will work with administration and operations teams to support day-to-day running and ensure payroll and administrative processes are completed efficiently.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll processing experience – ESSENTIAL.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and business information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Processing fortnightly payroll, including reviewing, validating and entering employee timesheets.
• Following up on timesheet discrepancies and ensuring payroll information is accurate and complete.
• Raising and managing purchase orders.
• Processing invoices and assisting with accounts administration.
• Assisting with employee onboarding, including preparing employment documentation and maintaining employee records.
• Maintaining accurate employee, payroll and business records across multiple systems.
• Ordering and maintaining office supplies and general business consumables.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider business.
• Assisting with general office coordination and other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Xero

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Numerical aptitude

Confidential handling

Organisational skills

Independent + team work

Driver's licence

Adaptability

Tools

Xero

MS Office

Job description

Quarry Mining Haulage is seeking an experienced and motivated Administration & Payroll Officer to join our growing team in a full-time capacity.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and can confidently manage payroll alongside general administration duties.

Working closely with our administration and operations teams, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the business and ensuring our payroll and administrative processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Quarry Mining Haulage is seeking an experienced and motivated Administration & Payroll Officer to join our growing team in a full-time capacity.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and can confidently manage payroll alongside general administration duties.

Working closely with our administration and operations teams, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the business and ensuring our payroll and administrative processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Processing fortnightly payroll, including reviewing, validating and entering employee timesheets.

• Following up on timesheet discrepancies and ensuring payroll information is accurate and complete.

• Raising and managing purchase orders.

• Processing invoices and assisting with accounts administration.

• Assisting with employee onboarding, including preparing employment documentation and maintaining employee records.

• Maintaining accurate employee, payroll and business records across multiple systems.

• Ordering and maintaining office supplies and general business consumables.

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider business.

• Assisting with general office coordination and other administrative tasks as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous payroll processing experience – ESSENTIAL.

• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Office.

• The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new business systems and processes.

• Excellent data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.

• Strong numerical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail.

• The ability to handle confidential employee and business information with discretion.

• Well-developed organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute positively as part of a team.

• A flexible, adaptable and team-focused attitude.

• A current driver's licence.

Experience within the transport, civil construction or mining industries will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

Quarry Mining Haulage is a family-owned and operated business offering the opportunity to become part of a close-knit team where your contribution genuinely matters.

This is an opportunity for someone looking for a stable, long-term position with variety, responsibility and the chance to grow alongside the business.