Make your mark with Thiess
Everyday all around the world Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.
Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorshipcollaborationand empowerment.
Thiess is the place to make things happen.
Whatyoulldo
As theSenior Payroll Officer you willbe responsible forthetimelyandaccurateprocessing offortnightly wagespayrolls ensuring compliance with Awards Enterprise Agreements and Australian legislative requirements.
Operating as a Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME)youllhandle complex payroll queries mentor team membersidentifyprocess improvement opportunities and support key payroll and system transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Deliveraccurateandtimelyfortnightly wagespayroll including off-cycle payments payroll reporting and banking packs
Resolve complex payroll queries andmaintainaccurateemployee payroll records in line with HR/IR requirements
Act as a Payroll SME and Super User for Oracle Preceda and future payroll systems
Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation Awards EnterpriseAgreementsand employment contracts
Develop andmaintainpayroll process documentation and lead onboardingtrainingand coaching of payroll team members
Collaborate with HRFinanceand wider business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and effective delivery outcomes
WhatYoullNeed to Succeed
Yourean experienced payroll professional with a strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and a passion for accuracyimprovementand teamwork.
You will bring:
25 years experience in payroll processing (mining industry experience highly regarded)
Strong experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements
Proven ability to manage complex payroll matters with confidence
Experience withHR &payroll systems such as Oracle HRISPrecedaor Dayforce(desirable)
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Strong time management and multitasking capability
A calm professional approach under pressure
A proactive customer-focused mindset
Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline are desirable.
This isa great opportunityfor a payroll professional who enjoys solving complex problems coaching others and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced transformation-focused environment.
What we offer
Flexible hybrid work model
Supportive inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project
Collaborative values-led culture with a global reach.
Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
Competitive salary and employee benefits package
About us
Thiess works with clients in AustraliaAsiaand the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders the legendary Thiess brothers is ourlegacy andinspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energytransition anddeveloping services to enable sustainable mining.
Werecreating a culture of curiosity knowledge-sharing and continuous learning supporting our people to contribute to Thiess success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
Wellsupport you to hone your skills and develop new ones take onchallengesand grow through mentorshipcollaborationand empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
Werecognisethe value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision ofbetter together.Werefocused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safeincludedand empowered.
How to Apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment there is no better time to join Thiess.
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants which includes two employment references a National PoliceCheckand a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application and your recruiter will support you through the process.
Please click the apply button to apply for this role.
Applications close:Thursday22January 2026.
Required Experience:
Senior IC