Payroll Lead

ATCO Gas Australia delivers essential energy services across Western Australia. We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Lead to support accurate, compliant and reliable payroll delivery in a complex environment.Reporting to the Manager, P&C Services, this role provides day-to-day leadership of the payroll team and supports delivery through a HR and payroll system transition, including post go-live stabilisation.It will suit someone who’s comfortable working through change while keeping business-as-usual payroll outcomes on track.What you’ll be doingKeeping payroll cycles running smoothly, accurately and on time, with a strong focus on consistency each cycleStaying across risks, picking up issues early and working through them before they escalateSupporting and guiding the team day to day, providing clarity and direction where neededBeing hands-on when required, while also stepping back to improve processes and how the team operates overallWhat you’ll bringStrong end-to-end payroll experience in a complex environmentConfidence leading or guiding a payroll team in day-to-day deliveryA calm, structured approach when managing risk and competing prioritiesSolid understanding of payroll compliance (awards, tax, super, STP)Experience working through system or business changeA practical, hands-on mindset with a focus on outcomesWhat we offer Access to additional purchased leave Novated Lease and Car Benefits Employee Share Purchase Plan Access to corporate discounts, including health insurance, banking, and fitness clubs. Access to ATCO's Employee Assistance Program ATCO fosters an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.   AUD Perth 6000

Payroll Lead

ATCO Gas Australia delivers essential energy services across Western Australia. We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Lead to support accurate, compliant and reliable payroll delivery in a complex environment.

Reporting to the Manager, P&C Services, this role provides day-to-day leadership of the payroll team and supports delivery through a HR and payroll system transition, including post go-live stabilisation.

It will suit someone who’s comfortable working through change while keeping business-as-usual payroll outcomes on track.

What you’ll be doing

  • Keeping payroll cycles running smoothly, accurately and on time, with a strong focus on consistency each cycle
  • Staying across risks, picking up issues early and working through them before they escalate
  • Supporting and guiding the team day to day, providing clarity and direction where needed
  • Being hands-on when required, while also stepping back to improve processes and how the team operates overall

What you’ll bring

  • Strong end-to-end payroll experience in a complex environment
  • Confidence leading or guiding a payroll team in day-to-day delivery
  • A calm, structured approach when managing risk and competing priorities
  • Solid understanding of payroll compliance (awards, tax, super, STP)
  • Experience working through system or business change
  • A practical, hands-on mindset with a focus on outcomes

What we offer 

  • Access to additional purchased leave 
  • Novated Lease and Car Benefits 
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan 
  • Access to corporate discounts, including health insurance, banking, and fitness clubs. 
  • Access to ATCO's Employee Assistance Program 

ATCO fosters an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.