Payroll Officer

At Transgrid, we know that people power our business, and behind every successful team is a payroll function that ensures employees are paid accurately, on time, and with confidence. We’re seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to join our team, someone who thrives on precision, compliance, and continuous improvement, while helping us deliver an exceptional employee experience.

This is more than just processing pay it’s about enabling our workforce to focus on what they do best, knowing that their contributions are recognised and rewarded accurately. You will play a key role in maintaining payroll integrity, guiding managers and employees, supporting systems like SAP SuccessFactors and Workforce Management, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver accurate, timely end-to-end payroll services for all employees.
• Manage payroll lifecycle events, timesheets, leave, and final payments.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll legislation, enterprise agreements, and policies.
• Maintain system integrity, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements.
• Support payroll reporting, audits, compliance, and salary packaging.
• Act as a trusted partner to Finance, HR, and leadership teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in accounting, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Payroll expertise with SAP, Workforce Software, or equivalent systems.
• Strong understanding of legislation, enterprise agreements, and payroll compliance.
• Exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why This Role Matters

As our Payroll Officer, you will ensure every employee is paid correctly, on time, and with confidence. Your work enables Transgrid to thrive, keeps our people supported, and strengthens our culture of accountability and trust.

Step into this role and be part of a team where your precision, expertise, and commitment truly make a difference.

Apply now and help us power our people as we power the grid.

Our Values

Transgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!                                                                                               

Applications close on Sunday 8th March 2026. Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

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Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.