Payroll Officer – Part Time/12-Month Contract (Maternity Leave) 📍 Location: Geraldton, WA | 🕒 Part-Time | 💰 Competitive Salary Red Dust Holdings (RDH) is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Payroll Officer to join our fast-paced and hardworking team in Geraldton, WA. This is an opportunity within a progressive civil construction company that values its people and recognises their contributions. This role is initially a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave, with the potential to extend or expand into a longer-term opportunity depending on performance and business needs.   Key Responsibilities Your day-to-day will include (but not be limited to): End-to-end processing of weekly payroll for 150–200 employees Monthly accrual calculations and reconciliations Liaising with Project Administrators to collate and verify timesheets Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting tasks Reconciling PAYGW, superannuation and payroll tax Providing timely, clear communication to staff regarding payroll queries Performing general payroll administration and ad hoc duties as required Adhering to legislation, awards and company policies   What You’ll Need to Succeed Availability to work part-time, Wednesday to Friday (flexibility for school hours considered) Proven experience in a similar end-to-end payroll role Proficiency with MYOB (essential) Intermediate or higher skills in Microsoft Excel Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Strong literacy and numeracy skills Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to juggle changing priorities A confident communicator with a positive and proactive mindset A willingness to understand the ins and outs of the civil construction industry — each department, role, and moving part A high level of integrity and work ethic Most importantly: energy, drive, and a sense of urgency — we’re a cohesive, hard-working team that moves fast, and we need someone who thrives in that environment   Why Join Red Dust Holdings? Competitive rates and above-average salaries A genuinely supportive and progressive company culture Strong head office support and direct access to management for quick resolution of queries Fast-paced, inclusive, and team-driven work environment Streamlined and reliable office systems Recognition and respect as a valued team member — not just a number If you meet the above criteria and you're looking to join a dynamic team in a role that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. After a Full-Time opportunity? Our Accounts Payable Officer has landed an exciting opportunity on-site — a move we’re thrilled to support. As much as we will miss her, we are keen to find an individual who is sharp with numbers, invoices, and supplier relationships. Please visit the link below if this sounds like you: https://www.seek.com.au/%22Red-Dust-Holdings%22-jobs 📩 To apply , please send your current resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@reddustholdings.com.au . Applications will be reviewed as they are received. 📞 For any questions or a confidential chat about the role, feel free to contact our recruitment team on (08) 9965 4891.