Make it Yours

Experience the excitement of building your payroll career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what’s possible as one of Australia’s largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent – problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other - that’s what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It’s not what we do that defines us, it’s how we do it, building better together.

The role:

Reporting to the National Payroll Manager, this newly created role is responsible for managing payroll for approximately 250 employees, including recent and upcoming acquisitions in Brisbane.

Your everyday:

• Process payroll for both salary and waged staff under multiple awards (Waste Management, Building and Construction) and an EBA
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related state legislation, including BERT and BEWT requirements
• Use JobPac for payroll processing, with potential use of Employment Hero for separate payrolls
• Collaborate with the National Payroll Manager and maintain continuity with payroll operations across other areas of the business.

Who are you?

You’ll come to us with:

• Several years experience in payroll, ideally within construction or transport industries
• Working knowledge of relevant awards and EBAs
• Understanding of payroll-related state legislation
• Experience with BERT and BEWT
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple payroll systems (JobPac, Employment Hero)

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.