Payroll Officer (Part-time)

Australian Drilling Systems; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market pay

Small team culture

Job security

Job summary

Australian Drilling Systems – Newcastle NSW is seeking a part-time Payroll Administrator in Newcastle, three days per week (Monday to Wednesday). You will own the weekly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely service to our employees.

Key tasks include processing weekly payroll data, STP lodgements, deductions and SG contributions, leave management and PAYG uploads, while addressing payroll enquiries and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience with weekly payroll processing.
• Familiarity with STP lodgements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines and respond to payroll inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Collate and process weekly payroll data
• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Complete weekly STP lodgements
• Process deductions and lodgements
• Complete weekly Superannuation contributions
• Process employee leave and maintain leave register
• Prepare end-of-week payroll reporting and PAYG uploads
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries professionally
• Provide general payroll administration and assist with ad hoc tasks

Skills

Payroll processing

STP knowledge

Excel

MYOB

Attention to detail

Tools

MYOB

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Australian Drilling Systems – Newcastle NSW

Newcastle | 3 Days per Week (Monday–Wednesday)

About Australian Drilling Systems (ADS) Group

Australian Drilling Systems (ADS) Group is a leading manufacturer and operator of specialised underground UIS directional drilling and secondary support equipment for the Australian coal industry.

We provide complete drilling, secondary support, and project solutions, with our equipment and personnel operating across many of Australia's leading mine sites.

About the Role

This is a part-time position based in Newcastle, working three days per week (Monday to Wednesday). You will be responsible for the weekly payroll process while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service to our employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Collate and process weekly payroll data
• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Complete weekly Single Touch Payroll (STP) lodgements
• Process Child Support deductions and lodgements
• Complete weekly Superannuation Guarantee (SGC) contributions
• Process employee leave requests and maintain the leave register
• Prepare end-of-week payroll reporting and PAYG bank uploads
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Provide general payroll administration and assist with ad hoc tasks as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a payroll position
• Solid working knowledge of MYOB or a similar payroll system
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft excel
• Experience with Single Touch Payroll (STP)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Effective time management and the ability to meet weekly payroll deadlines
• Knowledge of the Black Coal Mining Industry Award (highly regarded but not essential)

What We Offer

• Above-market remuneration
• A supportive, small team that values quality and collaboration
• An established and growing business with long-term contracts and job security

If you have the skills and experience, we're looking for and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.