Job Description

Ambrose Construct Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on the Sunshine Coast. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while providing exceptional support to employees and stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end payroll processing across the organisation.
• Process employee payroll data, including variations, terminations, adjustments, and redundancy payments.
• Support month-end payroll activities including superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, and reporting.
• Maintain employee records, entitlements, and payroll system data.
• Liaise with managers to ensure payroll approvals are received on time.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with relevant legislation, awards, and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audit requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to support payroll compliance and accuracy.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements and system enhancements.
• Assist in maintaining efficient payroll systems, procedures, and data integrity.
• Support projects relating to payroll system upgrades and business growth initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Payroll and/or payroll administration experience.
• Hands-on end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards, NES, and employment conditions.
• Experience using payroll systems (Employment Hero experience highly regarded).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Building or construction industry experience is desirable.

Why Join Ambrose?

• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Seamless onboarding and ongoing development opportunities.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing national business.
• Modern office facilities and tools.
• IT-driven business with advanced technology and an in-house software development team.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• $2,000 Employee Referral Program.
• Staff engagement initiatives including fortnightly morning teas and monthly BBQs.

At Ambrose Construct Group, we’re committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate individuality.

If you're looking to join a growing organisation where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to develop, we'd love to hear from you.