Payroll Administration Officer (Part-time, 12-Month Fixed Term)

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Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Mt Owen/Glendell Operations (MGO) is an open cut mining operation which utilises truck and excavator mining methods to produce thermal and semi-soft coking coal, which is predominantly exported for domestic power generation and use in steel production. We are located within the Hunter Coalfields at Hebden in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales.

An opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Administration Officer in our Commercial Department at MGO. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this is a 12-month fixed term opportunity, working a part-time arrangement of three days per week (Monday to Wednesday). The core function of this role is the administration of Mt Owen wages payroll and timekeeping processes, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll information. The role also provides administrative support to the Commercial Department as required.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Primary responsibility for Time Administration and processing of Mt Owen wages payroll, ensuring accurate and timely entry, validation and maintenance of employee timesheets and payroll data.
• Liaising with supervisors, employees and Payroll Services to resolve timesheet and payroll queries.
• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with site procedures, company policies and relevant industrial agreements.
• General administration duties and SharePoint document management as required.

The requirements for success in this role include:

• Proven experience in payroll, time administration or a similar administrative role.
• Demonstrated experience with timesheet management, payroll systems and data entry.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling payroll and employee records.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• SAP experience (desirable).
• Exposure to payroll systems and award interpretation would be advantageous.

Benefits and Perks:

• Leadership Capability/Support: Supported by highly experienced leaders, you will be set up for success.
• Site Culture: Our culture is unique where our site is renowned for its good culture, diversity, and supportive team approach.
• Development: At MGO, we are highly focused on developing our people and providing mentoring, coaching and education assistance, to enhance skills.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Gym membership available for you and your partner.
• Career: Direct employment with an industry leader.
• Location: Lifestyle location in the beautiful Hunter Valley

You will have a high regard for the value of teamwork and the provision of visible leadership. The above qualities must be exercised with a strong work ethic to ensure MGO’s key values of Safety, Responsibility, Simplicity, Integrity, Openness and Entrepreneurialism are achieved.

At MGO, our success is based on the principle that it’s “Our People Who Make the Difference”.

For further information please contact:

Aleacia Bennett - Commercial Manager - 0427 046 101

Applications Close:

Sunday, 8 November 2026

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