Maritime Payroll Specialist – ADP Payforce & EBAs

Teekay Shipping; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration & short-term‑

Private health insurance

$1,500 annual flexible spending

Clothing and headset allowances

Novated leasing options

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Teekay Shipping in Sydney is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the People & Culture team. You will oversee the fortnightly seagoing payroll across multiple vessels and maritime contracts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.

You will work with People & Culture, Crewing, Finance and Operations to interpret EBAs, apply payroll legislation, manage superannuation, PAYG, and respond to payroll queries. Experience with ADP Payforce and OPMS is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end Australian payroll.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex EBAs or Awards.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation and statutory obligations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and payroll system proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing using ADP Payforce.
• Interpret and apply complex EBAs, Awards and payroll contracts.
• Process salaries, allowances, deductions, leave entitlements, crew movements and termination payments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reconcile information across systems.
• Manage superannuation, PAYG, statutory reporting and payroll reconciliations.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll audits, compliance and continuous process improvements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

EBAs/Awards interpretation

Australian payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Excel

Confidentiality

Tools

ADP Payforce

OPMS

Job description

Teekay Shipping in Sydney is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the People & Culture team. You will oversee the fortnightly seagoing payroll across multiple vessels and maritime contracts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.

You will work with People & Culture, Crewing, Finance and Operations to interpret EBAs, apply payroll legislation, manage superannuation, PAYG, and respond to payroll queries. Experience with ADP Payforce and OPMS is highly valued.