Payroll Officer

  • Full-time

Company Description

Liberty Oil Australia, which is a part of the Viva Energy group of companies, has a proud history of fuel wholesale and distribution activities in Australia. We operate a regional network of fuel depots and distribute billions of litres of fuel a year with turnover of circa $3bn. This makes us one of the largest wholesale operations in the country.

The company strives to give the best service, the most reliable supply, and the best deal for their customers. Given our history, we know the Australian fuel industry well. Our long-term players are proud of their flexibility, their agility and their ability to do whatever it takes to provide the most competitive and most reliable fuel supply to their customers across the country.

Whilst Liberty Oil is owned by Viva Energy Australia, one of Australia’s leading energy companies, it remains at its core an independent wholesale subsidiary with the advantage of being able to obtain support from the broader Viva Energy network.

Job Description

In this high-volume position, you will be responsible for the execution of payroll processes, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards. This role focuses on the end-to-end delivery of payroll services, including processing, reconciliation, and compliance, utilising modern awards/industrial agreements while providing support for financial and employee-related payroll functions.

Role responsibilities

  • Process end-to-end payroll, including salary, leave entitlements, and Superannuation calculations, ensuring compliance with policies and awards.
  • 12 Month Fixed term contract 
  • Conduct routine data validation, reconciliations and variance checks.
  • Address payroll queries, manage bank rejections, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Ensure compliance with Superannuation obligations (OTE/stapling).
  • Perform LSL calculations according to relevant State legislation.
  • Support STP reporting and assist with end-of-financial-year processes.
  • Administer employee benefits, such as expense reimbursements and fuel discounts.
  • Assist with backpay calculations, termination calculations and parental leave processing.
  • Maintain payroll schedules, records, and compliance with data accuracy standards.

Qualifications

You will be a payroll professional who will provide accurate, on time delivery of payroll processes for fortnightly pay runs across two EBA's, being very comfortable delivering both written and verbal communication across the team.

  • Minimum of 2/3 years in Payroll processing.
  • Working knowledge of awards, industrial agreements in relation to payroll.
  • High attention to detail and a proactive approach 
  • A background in transportation, logistics or heavy industry preferred 

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Oil Company. 

Benefits to you include:

  • Flexible working environment with three days from office and two days at home.
  • Work for an inclusive organisation that respects and promotes diversity.
  • Be part of national business with a clear purpose and strategy

If this sounds like you and you want to work in a rewarding and safety focused role, apply today. Applications which include your current CV.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

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