EBA & Payroll Compliance Specialist

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASX/NZX listed company

Professional development programs

Flexible work arrangements

Volunteering day

Marram subsidised healthcare

Job summary

Downer is seeking an EBA Specialist to interpret Enterprise Agreements, Awards and payroll conditions, ensuring accurate translation into payroll, systems and People Services outcomes. You will partner with Industrial Relations, Payroll and HR Systems to support governance, compliance and continuous improvement while delivering auditable, practical solutions.

You will analyse EBA requirements, document implications, and contribute to risk identification and resolution across payroll processes

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements, Awards and payroll conditions.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices including allowances, penalties, overtime, leave and classifications.
• Ability to translate complex industrial provisions into practical operational and system requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on governance, compliance and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Interpret EBA, Awards and employment conditions, guiding payroll and systems impacts.
• Analyse and document EBA requirements and operational implications.
• Support EBA build and maintenance activities, including risk identification and solution recommendations.
• Develop interpretation guides, briefing papers and governance documentation.
• Partner with Industrial Relations, Payroll Operations and HR Systems teams for consistent application.
• Review payroll processes, system requirements and controls to identify risks and improvements.
• Support projects and change initiatives with specialist advice and impact assessments.
• Maintain accurate governance records to support compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

EBA interpretation

Payroll knowledge

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Downer is seeking an EBA Specialist to interpret Enterprise Agreements, Awards and payroll conditions, ensuring accurate translation into payroll, systems and People Services outcomes. You will partner with Industrial Relations, Payroll and HR Systems to support governance, compliance and continuous improvement while delivering auditable, practical solutions.

You will analyse EBA requirements, document implications, and contribute to risk identification and resolution across payroll processes