Payroll Officer

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.

Payroll Officer - Dandenong South

As we continue our transformation and growth journey across the region, we are now looking to appoint a Payroll Officer to join our team in Dandenong South.

In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure the accurate and timely processing of wages and salaries across our diverse APAC workforce. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver a seamless payroll experience, while upholding compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Accurately process weekly wages and monthly salaries for employees across multiple sites
• Interpret and apply awards, EBAs, and contracts to ensure correct pay outcomes
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, superannuation requirements, and state revenue office obligations
• Maintain payroll records, process leave applications, and calculate termination payments
• Reconcile payroll-related ledger accounts and support month-end reporting
• Assist with internal/external audits, payroll queries, and process improvement initiatives
• Contribute to superannuation administration and payroll-related financial analysis
• Collaborate with team members to support broader APAC payroll operations and projects
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Role

Essential:

• Experience in a similar payroll role within a complex, fast-paced environment
• Qualifications in Finance, Business, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of awards and industrial agreements
• Proficiency in processing both waged and salaried payrolls
• Experience with payroll systems and electronic time & attendance solutions
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail, integrity, and time management
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience using Chris21 or similar payroll software
• Familiarity with New Zealand payroll legislation and processes
• Previous exposure to continuous improvement and innovation in payroll systems
  
  

What It’s Like To Work At Lineage

We live our values every day and look for team members who share our commitment to:

• Safety – Keeping our people safe through accountability and awareness
• Trust – Communicating clearly and managing expectations with integrity
• Respect – Valuing all perspectives and treating others with fairness and kindness
• Innovation – Driving improvement through creativity, collaboration, and technology
• Boldness – Making informed decisions and leading change with confidence
• Servant Leadership – Supporting others to be their best and grow within the business
  
  

Why Lineage?

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.