Payroll Assistant

Peabody Energy Australia is a subsidiary of Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU), the world's largest private-sector coal company and a Fortune 500 company. Peabody Energy has been active since 1883 and currently has majority interests in 30 mining operations worldwide.

Within Australia, Peabody Energy has eleven operations in Queensland and New South Wales and is actively pursuing growth plans with a view to being a long-term participant in the Australian coal industry and continues to supply the high-growth Asian coal markets. 


Based in our Brisbane CBD corporate office, we are currently seeking a Payroll Assistant to work in our payroll team on a 12 month fixed term contract. 

Key duties of this role include:

• Assisting the Payroll Department in the end to end payroll processing including weekly, fortnightly and/or monthly payrolls, superannuation, establishing new employee files, maintaining leave balances & records and motor vehicle leases;
• Interpreting awards, agreements and industrial legislation;
• Assisting with month and year end processes;
• Reconciliations; and,
• Filing.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess :

• Positive approach and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team;
• The ability to work under pressure and have a strong customer focus;
• Experience in the mining or construction industry will be highly regarded;
• Must have a 'can do' attitude; and,
• Must have a willingness to learn and train to become a full function payroll officer.

This role is available immediately.

In return Peabody Energy offers an outstanding opportunity to further develop your skills and experience, competitive remuneration and career advancement, both in Australia and internationally.