Payroll Specialist

About Ampol

Ampol is a major energy business with operations across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States. Its work covers fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading, and shipping. The company describes its culture as one that values initiative, ownership, growth, and an environment where people feel respected and able to be themselves.

About the Corporate Team

The corporate function supports the wider organisation with expertise in financial, legal, people, strategic, and governance areas. These teams work across multiple regions and partner closely with the business to improve operations, support employees, and help shape the company’s direction.

Role Overview

This is an 18-month fixed-term opportunity based in Brisbane to cover parental leave. The Payroll Specialist will take responsibility for payroll delivery across assigned business areas and serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax, superannuation, and employment conditions. The role reports to payroll leadership and is focused on accurate, compliant, and timely payroll outcomes, along with ongoing process and systems improvement.

Key Duties

• Run payroll accurately and on schedule for the business areas assigned to the role.
• Ensure payroll activity meets legislative, statutory, and internal policy requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll data, calculations, and employment conditions.
• Deliver responsive customer support while maintaining compliance and service quality.
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll questions, exceptions, and discrepancies.
• Support system setup, testing, and improvements to payroll processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in payroll tools and workflows.
• Keep detailed case records in Salesforce Case Tracker.
• Prepare and distribute updates about payroll changes and system-related issues.

Experience and Skills Required

• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll, taxation, superannuation, and related legislation.
• Experience working with enterprise agreements, including pay, leave, and allowance structures.
• Hands-on experience with SAP HR/Payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel capability, including macros and ad hoc reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a practical, organised approach.
• Excellent accuracy and a strong commitment to deadlines.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain payroll topics simply.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues and shared goals.

Benefits

• Competitive total remuneration package.
• Flexible working arrangements, with many teams using a hybrid model that combines remote work and office collaboration.
• Recognition through an internal platform that highlights strong performance and company values.
• Access to career development and learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning and tailored training options.

Additional Information

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This is an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes people from all ages, cultures, and diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, including transgender applicants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.