DARWIN - Payroll Administrator

Sea Swift; Darwin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development

Rewards program

Health insurance discount

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sea Swift in Darwin is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and fortnightly payroll for 200+ employees within the Finance team. This full-time role requires accuracy and timely processing, adhering to legislative requirements and company policies.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Human Resources to interpret entitlements and industrial obligations, ensuring seamless payroll operations in a dynamic Northern Australia environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with weekly and fortnightly payroll cycles.
• Knowledge of superannuation, taxation and enterprise agreements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and fortnightly payroll for 200+ employees.
• Accurately enter timesheets and leave applications.
• Complete payroll reconciliations.
• Manage superannuation and tax obligations within payroll system.
• Handle payroll queries with timely support.
• Collaborate with HR on entitlements and industrial obligations.
• Maintain payroll system parameters per policy and legislation.
• Support improvements in payroll processes.
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Update employee tax schedules per governance standards.

Skills

Payroll experience

High-volume payroll

Payroll legislation

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, values accuracy, thrives as part of a supportive team

07th October, 2026

Full-Time Payroll Administrator
DARWIN

Join a Team That Keeps Northern Australia Connected

07th October, 2026

Full-Time Payroll Administrator
DARWIN Join a Team That Keeps Northern Australia Connected
Sea Swift is Northern Australia's largest shipping company, delivering essential marine transport and logistics services to remote communities across the region. We are seeking an experienced and detail-orientedPayroll Administratorto join our Finance team and play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our workforce. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, values accuracy, and thrives as part of a supportive team. About the Role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls for more than 200 employees while ensuring compliance with company policies and legislative requirements. Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and fortnightly payroll for over 200 employees
• Accurately calculate and enter timesheets and leave applications
• Complete payroll reconciliations
• Manage superannuation with Pay Day Super, STP submissions, payroll tax and novated lease requirements within the payroll system
• Respond to payroll queries and provide timely, accurate support to employees, managers and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with Human Resources to ensure the accurate interpretation of employee entitlements and industrial obligations
• Maintain payroll system parameters in line with operational and legislative requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within payroll processes
• Support payroll audits and internal compliance reviews
• Update employee tax schedules in line with company tax governance standards

Who We Are Looking For Skills & Experience

• HR3 payroll experience is highly regarded
• Proven experience in a mid to high-volume payroll position
• Thorough understanding of payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation requirements and enterprise agreements
• A hands-on, practical problem-solving style and the ability to communicate clearly with employees, managers and stakeholders
• High level Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
• Excellent administration and organisational skills

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and (at times) under pressure to meet deadlines
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental practices

Why Join Sea Swift? At Sea Swift, our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive workplace along with a range of benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Discounted health insurance
• Salary sacrifice options
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Sea Swift is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.