Payroll Officer - Brisbane

Req #1593

Brisbane QLD, Australia

Job description

Posted Thursday 30 April 2026 at 7:00 am

Whitehaven Coalis the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety**, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, V**alue and Excellence.

About The RoleOur Brisbane office is looking for a Payroll superstar to join our team which will support our QLD operations. This role is accountable for coordinating the preparation and distribution of employee remuneration in an accurate and timely manner. This is a 9-month opportunity due to parental leave.

What You’ll Do

• UKG changes and maintaining accurate master data
• Answering all payroll queries through the ticketing system
• Process and distribute payroll, ensuring the regular payment of full entitlements to all employees in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain accurate employee data including importing payroll files
• Maintain an up to date understanding of all Awards, Agreements, and Acts pertaining to payroll and the Coal Industry
• Respond to email enquiries

What You’ll Bring

• Experience as a payroll officer
• Strong attention to detail
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experienced in the use of SAP, Success Factors and Kronos (desirable)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career development, mentorship and coaching
• Flexible work options
• Australian owned industry leader
• Attractive remuneration package
• Brisbane CBD office

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, apply now and we will be in touch with you!

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.