Payroll Officer

P&O Maritime Services PNG is recruiting for a committed and energetic Payroll Officer to process 250 + sea staff and office staff fortnightly payroll.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 4+ years’ experience as a payroll officer in one of these industries that operates 24/7:

Shipping, Mining, Oil & Gas or Construction

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Thorough understanding and application of PNG Tax laws
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge and experience using payroll software and all Microsoft Office products (Excel spreadsheets, Word and Outlook,)
• Strong planning skills and the ability to organise and prioritise own work
• Experience in managing Salary Sacrifice Programs
• Experience raising purchase orders
• Ability to work under tight time pressures to deliver reports and payroll on time every time
• A positive attitude and attendance record
• Payroll or Accounting qualification
• Ability to work closely with crewing/rostering team and interface system
• Practical knowledge of the Chris21/iChris payroll system would be an added Bonus

Competitive rates of pay, terms and conditions will be offered to successful candidates.

The position will be based in Motukea, Port Moresby. Email your current resume and a short letter addressing the above requirements to: [email protected] no later than 6^th March 2026. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.