At Bouygues Construction Australia, we are dedicated to the design, construction, and delivery of nation shaping projects across civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy and services.
We have proudly been working in Australia for more than 25 years.
Our local experience in underpinned by significant global expertise and resourcing.
As a Payroll Assistant, you will support the accurate and timely delivery of weekly payroll for a large, construction workforce. This role requires proven experience in construction payroll, a strong understanding of Enterprise Bargaining Agreements and exceptional attention to detail.
You will play a key role in ensuring payroll compliance, accuracy, and confidence across one of South Australia’s most complex infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly payroll for a large construction workforce in line with project deadlines
- Accurately interpret and apply EBAs, awards, and site-specific agreements
- Review timesheets, allowances, overtime, penalties, and leave entitlements
- Ensure payroll data integrity with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Support payroll reconciliations, audits, and reporting requirements
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and project stakeholders
- Maintain compliance with Fair Work, taxation, and project governance requirements
About You
- Demonstrated experience processing weekly payroll in the construction industry
- Strong working knowledge of EBAs and industrial instruments
- Proficiency in payroll software system Dayforce (advantageous)
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume payroll
- Confident interpreting timesheets, allowances, and complex pay conditions
- Strong communication skills and a professional, confidential approach
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment