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Senior Payroll & Accounts Specialist - ASX Mining

Adelaide CBD Permanent AU$100,000 - AU$115,000 per year View Job Description
Take ownership of a business-critical payroll function and play a key role in shaping how it operates for the future. Join a high-growth ASX-listed resources organisation where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while being part of a collaborative, people-first culture.
  • ASX listed mining business
  • Excellent remuneration

About Our Client



Our client is a high-growth ASX-listed mining and resources organisation experiencing significant expansion across its operations. With a strong balance sheet, ambitious growth plans, and a highly regarded leadership team, the business has established itself as an employer of choice within the sector.

The organisation is renowned for its fantastic workplace culture, high levels of employee engagement, and outstanding staff retention rates. As the business continues to scale, they are investing in strengthening internal capabilities, including transitioning elements of their payroll function from an outsourced model to an internally managed solution.

Job Description

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including monthly and ad hoc pay runs.
  • Maintain payroll data, employee records, leave balances, and payroll reporting.
  • Process onboarding, offboarding, and termination payments.
  • Respond to payroll and leave enquiries and liaise with payroll providers.
  • Ensure compliance with Fair Work, Superannuation, PAYG, Payroll Tax, and related legislation.
  • Support the transition from outsourced to in-house payroll operations
  • Support payroll audits and compliance reviews.
  • Identify and implement payroll process improvements and control enhancements.
  • Raise purchase orders and support procurement processes.
  • Maintain supplier, contract, and fixed asset records.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Drive efficiency improvements across payroll, finance, and administration functions.
  • Assist with the implementation of new systems, tools, and processes.
  • Provide support across the broader finance team during busy periods and project activity.

The Successful Applicant

  • Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a complex environment.
  • Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, superannuation, PAYG, and payroll tax requirements.
  • Experience working across payroll, accounts, or finance administration functions.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong systems capability and confidence improving processes and workflows.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing ASX-listed mining business.
  • Genuine ownership of an evolving payroll function.
  • Chance to lead the transition from outsourced to in-house payroll.
  • Outstanding workplace culture and leadership team.
  • Strong job stability, career growth, and long-term development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary package and flexible working arrangements



Contact
Jonathan Dawson
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7093914
Phone number
+(61) 415142246

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Adelaide CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Dawson
Consultant phone
+(61) 415142246
Job Reference
JN-092026-7093914

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