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Payroll ManagerSea Swift • Cairns Regional, City Of Brisbane, Darwin, AU
Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Sea Swift • Cairns Regional, City Of Brisbane, Darwin, AU
4 days ago
Job description

14th September, 2026

Payroll Manager

Full-Time Based in Cairns, Brisbane or Darwin

Join a Team That Keeps Northern Australia Connected

Sea Swift is Northern Australia's largest shipping company, delivering essential marine transport and logistics services to remote communities across the region.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our Finance team and play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, values accuracy, and thrives as part of a supportive team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls for more than 500 employees while ensuring compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly and fortnightly payroll for over 500 employees
  • Accurately calculate and enter timesheets and leave applications
  • Complete payroll reconciliations
  • Manage superannuation with Pay Day Super, STP submissions, payroll tax and novated lease requirements within the payroll system
  • Assist with annual payroll reporting obligations
  • Respond to payroll queries and provide timely, accurate support to employees, managers and internal stakeholders
  • Liaise with Human Resources to ensure employee information is maintained accurately
  • Maintain payroll system parameters in line with operational and legislative requirements
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within payroll processes
  • Support payroll audits and internal compliance reviews
  • Update employee tax schedules in line with company tax governance standard

About You

Skills & Experience

  • HR3 experience being highly regarded
  • Proven experience in a high-volume payroll position
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation requirements and enterprise agreements
  • A practical problem-solving style and the ability to communicate clearly with employees, managers and stakeholders
  • High Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
  • Excellent administration and organisational skills

Personal Attributes

  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental practices

Why Join Sea Swift?

At Sea Swift, our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive workplace along with a range of benefits, including:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Ongoing learning and development
  • Employee rewards and recognition program
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo reference checks, a Police Check, pre-employment medical assessment, and drug and alcohol screening.

Sea Swift is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

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