Senior Payroll Officer
Who we are
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) owns, operates and invests in infrastructure which delivers gas to more than two million homes and businesses, and is one of the largest gas infrastructure businesses in Australia. AGIG manages over 36,000km of distribution networks, more than 4,300km of transmission pipelines and 60 petajoules of storage capacity. We employ over 500 team members and manage a contractor workforce of approximately 1600, who provide both specialist and operating and maintenance services on AGIG’s gas distribution networks.
Our business is actively participating in the energy transition by delivering the natural gas needed today and advancing solutions for the future. Our Net Zero goal and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that to deliver our net zero goal in a timely, affordable and reliable way for all customers, a diverse range of energy supply is needed. We will continue to work with customers and stakeholders to deliver and develop the energy infrastructure solutions essential to lowering emissions – including through natural gas, renewable gas and carbon capture and sequestration solutions.
About the opportunity
AGIG is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to join the People and Culture team. The Senior Payroll Officer will report to the Payroll Manager, based in our Perth Office.
AGIG is seeking an enthusiastic and talented individual to undertake the end-to-end payroll process, acting as the subject matter expert. You will collaborate closely with the business to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of payroll payments, reporting, and related services. Your expertise will contribute to the organisation’s broader objectives by ensuring accurate and compliant payments to employees and external stakeholders, in line with legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate and compliant end‑to‑end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time in line with legislation, awards, and agreements.
- Lead team to ensure accurate fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles for several entities within AGIG, including salary payments, payroll tax, superannuation, deductions, STIP/LTIP payments, and annual remuneration reviews.
- Maintain strong payroll governance through reconciliations, audits, and documentation, ensuring all payroll activities meet audit and compliance standards.
- Partner with Finance and the business to deliver accurate payroll, people, and financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Assist payroll team providing trusted advice, supporting system enhancements, and driving continuous improvement in payroll processes and controls.
About you
- You bring proven experience delivering end‑to‑end payroll services in a senior or similar payroll role, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
- You have experience working within a payroll function supporting Human Resources and/or Finance, with a solid understanding of how payroll integrates across the business.
- Hands‑on experience processing payroll using SuccessFactors (or similar HRIS/payroll systems).
- Have a strong understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated sound working knowledge of P&C policies, procedures, and award or enterprise agreement provisions as they relate to payroll.
What we offer
- We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us recognition in 2023-2024. Join us to be part of a team that values and celebrates differences, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
- AGIG is proudly recognised by WORK180 as a committed and supportive employer of choice for women, reflecting our dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
- Dive into a culture that supports the community through the Community Partnerships Program: with 2 paid volunteer leave days across the year, join a team that has dedicated over 1,900 volunteer hours, and collectively raised more than $100,000 through donations, fundraising and our dollar matching program.
- Bonus incentive program.
- A range of flexible working arrangements and leave options, including three additional leave days and to option to purchase two weeks of additional leave each year.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
- Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth.
- Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations.
- Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club.
- Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company.
- Salary Continuance Insurance.
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AGIG is committed to a workplace that promotes and recognises the diversity of its employees and the broader community that we serve by applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency. A diverse and inclusive workplace is consistent with achieving AGIG’s values of Trust, Accountable, Care and One Team.
Interested in this opportunity but are unsure of meeting all the requirements? If this role excites you, we strongly encourage you to apply - your unique skills and experience could be exactly what we need!
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake background checks which include reference checks, police check and a pre-employment medical.
Applications Close: 4.00pm, Friday 15 May 2026.