Payroll & Accounts Specialist

Payroll & Accounts Specialist

Location: Hobart, TAS

At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. We’re seeking a Payroll & Accounts Specialist who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project by supporting our Finance & Commercial team and driving continuous improvement.

If you’re motivated by Marinus Link’s purpose to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations, and thrive on our mission to deliver Marinus Link in a timely, efficient and sustainable way to ensure long-term benefits to communities and consumers, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

As a Payroll & Accounts Specialist, you’ll be a key member of the Finance & Commercial team, responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll services while supporting end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes. You’ll work closely with our managed payroll provider and internal stakeholders to ensure payroll is processed accurately, financial records are maintained, and continuous improvements are implemented across finance operations.

You’ll:

• Coordinate the preparation, verification and processing of fortnightly payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Industrial Awards, agreements and statutory requirements.
• Support end-to-end accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs and maintaining data integrity across financial records.
• Partner with our managed payroll provider and internal stakeholders to provide expert payroll advice, resolve payroll queries and ensure accurate employee payments.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, support end-of-financial-year payroll activities and contribute to accurate monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to payroll systems, policies and processes to enhance efficiency, compliance and service delivery.
• Build strong working relationships across the business while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism.

For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link here: https://marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Payroll-Accounts-Specialist.pdf

You’ll need

• Demonstrated experience in an end-to-end payroll position within a complex organisation.
• Relevant qualifications in accounting, bookkeeping or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, payroll principles, Industrial Awards and employment agreements.
• Coordinate the preparation, verification and processing of fortnightly payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Industrial Awards, agreements and statutory requirements.
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, resolving invoice queries and maintaining the integrity of financial data.
• Partner with our managed payroll provider and internal stakeholders to provide payroll advice, support financial reporting, and drive continuous improvement across payroll and finance processes.
• Excellent analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• A high level of computer literacy, including intermediate Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly desirable.

We Offer

At Marinus Link, we are building a passionate and talented team dedicated to delivering Australia’s renewable energy future. We offer our people:

Flexible Working: Our offices are located in Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon and Burnie. We appreciate the value flexible work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what this looks like for you.

Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team’s health and wellbeing is a key priority. You’ll have access to a range of benefits including an in-house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in our people, providing regular learning and development opportunities tailored to help you grow and succeed in your role.

Next Step

Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by Friday 21 August 2026.

If you have further questions about the role before applying, please contact Kim Richards at careers@marinuslink.com.au

At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY FUTURE

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance. Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning phase, Marinus Link will support our nation’s emission reduction targets and generate thousands of jobs at peak construction.

Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations.