Payroll Officer

About Us Five Group, headquartered in Perth, is the parent company of a national network of engineering, surveying, laboratory testing, energy, and professional services businesses operating across Australia and South‑East Asia. Founded in 1980 with Structerre Consulting, the group has grown through strategic expansion into a diverse, integrated offering supported by shared capability and strong operational services.

We deliver practical, end‑to‑end solutions backed by real industry expertise, with a focus on reliability, strong client relationships, and empowering our people. As we continue to grow, we’re creating opportunities across the group while strengthening capability and delivering consistent, practical outcomes for clients nationwide.

Location: Balcatta, WA

Our Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program and self-care programs.
• Access to a range of internal and external professional development programs.
• Positive and nurturing culture with a full social calendar.
• Recognition, rewards and mentorship from exceptional leaders.
• Work life balance.
• Meaningful, rewarding career in a supportive team

Your Role As Payroll Officer, you’ll manage the payroll and related matters of Structerre in WA. You will ensure the accurate and timely processing of all payroll information and transaction in line with relevant legislation and practice, such as PAYE tax law.

You’ll:

• Process fortnightly and monthly payrolls
• Set up new employees I the payroll system
• Process and administer all leave bookings
• Process dedications, such as superannuation, child support, additional tax and bank accounts
• Conduct reconciliations of GL accounts with payroll system reports
• Assist HR with transactional duties and terminations for payroll
• Liaise with superannuation funds
• Coordinate workers compensation payments with the insurer

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with ESS and iCal systems
• Experience with Employment Hero - advantageous
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• A sound knowledge of payroll legislation, policy, practice, including PAYG, Payroll tax, superannuation, workers compensation legislations, modern awards and the Fair Work Act.
• Be highly customer focused
• Exceptional attention to detail

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY We encourage you to apply and become part of a team where your contribution is valued and your career can grow. At Five Group, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people can thrive and succeed. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted as we progress through the selection process. 

Recruitment agencies: our Talent Acquisition team recruits directly and will contact selected partners if external support is required.