Posted: 10/07/2025
Closing Date: 11/08/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: VIC Altona
Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SCT Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Officer to join our team at our Head Office in Altona. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with flexibility to offer part-time hours (0.8 FTE) for the ideal candidate.
Reporting to the National Payroll Manager, this role plays a key part in overseeing payroll operations, supporting team members, and contributing to process improvements and systems integration.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll in line with company policies and statutory requirements
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or anomalies within the time and attendance systems
• Prepare and collate payroll data for regular pay runs
• Produce supporting documentation for superannuation, payroll tax, and WorkCover reporting
• Reconcile payroll-related payments and ensure financial accuracy
• Assist with End of Month and End of Financial Year payroll activities
• Respond to internal and external payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain and update payroll systems and procedures to reflect legislative changes
• Act as a point of escalation for complex payroll queries
• Mentor team members to build capability and ensure consistency in payroll practices
• Support the implementation and integration of new payroll and HR systems
• Contribute to system testing, data migration, and user training during system upgrades or transitions
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within payroll operations