Payroll & Administration Specialist (12-Month Contract)

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd; Darwin; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

NT Area Allowance 24.5%

Training & career development

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Darwin, NT is looking for an Administrator to support payroll and administrative functions in a 12-month fixed-term contract (38 hours/week, Monday–Friday). You will manage payroll, timecards, leave, rosters, and stakeholder inquiries while ensuring compliance and efficient office operations.

Experience in administration, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems is required; AX Dynamics experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in an administration or business support role.
• Experience with ERP systems; AX Dynamics is advantageous.
• Strong communication and high attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll administration for operational teams, ensuring accurate processing of employee information.
• Process timecards and leave forms for each pay cycle.
• Monitor and maintain workforce rosters to support operational requirements.
• Support employee inquiries on payroll, leave and Enterprise Agreement matters.
• Maintain compliance with safety and administrative standards.
• Provide general administrative support to the Administration Team Leader and broader team.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Systems knowledge

Industry understanding

Strong communication

Attention to detail

AX Dynamics

Education

Office Administration qualification

Tools

AX Dynamics

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Darwin, NT is looking for an Administrator to support payroll and administrative functions in a 12-month fixed-term contract (38 hours/week, Monday–Friday). You will manage payroll, timecards, leave, rosters, and stakeholder inquiries while ensuring compliance and efficient office operations.

Experience in administration, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems is required; AX Dynamics experience is advantageous.