Payroll Administration Officer

Suburban Connect Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Connect is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support accurate and compliant payroll processing for a large construction workforce in Victoria. You will work with Payroll, Workforce and Project teams to interpret EBAs and apply project-specific agreements.

The role requires payroll experience within construction, strong Excel skills, and a meticulous approach to records and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Payroll administration experience within construction, infrastructure, or similar blue-collar workforce environments.
• Experience interpreting and applying EBAs (Enterprise Bargaining Agreements).
• Experience processing payroll for a large, project-based workforce.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy, with strong reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end processing of weekly payroll for a large construction workforce.
• Review and validate timesheets, rosters, allowances, overtime, and leave transactions.
• Interpret and apply EBA conditions, project-specific agreements, and payroll policies.
• Process employee commencements, transfers, variations, and terminations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, supervisors, and project stakeholders.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, EBAs, taxation, superannuation, and company procedures.
• Collaborate with Workforce, HR, and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Suburban Connect is a consortium of global leaders in tunnelling, comprising CPB Contractors, Ghella, and Acciona Construction. Together, we are delivering the southern section of tunnels for Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East – 16km of twin tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley, which will be Victoria’s longest transport tunnel. This project is being delivered on behalf of the Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA).

SRL East, spanning from Cheltenham to Box Hill, is now being constructed. Tunnelling is set to commence in 2026, with trains expected to begin running by 2035. The works include 55 cross passages, two tunnel portal structures, two station box excavations, and various associated support tasks.

About the Opportunity

Suburban Connect is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support the accurate and compliant processing of payroll for a large construction workforce. This role will work closely with Payroll, Workforce and Project teams, with a strong focus on the interpretation and application of Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).

Responsibilities include:

• Support the end-to-end processing of weekly payroll for a large construction workforce.
• Review and validate timesheets, rosters, allowances, overtime, and leave transactions.
• Interpret and apply EBA conditions, project-specific agreements, and payroll policies.
• Process employee commencements, transfers, variations, and terminations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, supervisors, and project stakeholders.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, EBAs, taxation, superannuation, and company procedures.
• Collaborate with Workforce, HR, and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Previous payroll administration experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or a similar blue-collar workforce environment.
• Strong experience interpreting and applying Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).
• Experience processing payroll for a large, project-based workforce.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with payroll and workforce management systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

At Suburban Connect, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our available roles span various professional areas, including construction and engineering, planning and environmental management, corporate support, administration, communications, and more.

Join us in delivering one of Victoria’s most significant infrastructure projects in a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment.