Payroll Officer

Description:

About Us

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.

We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

About The Role

• Full Time Ongoing
• Band 5: $76,871 + 11.5% superannuation
• RDO Available
• Hybrid working options available
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Payroll Officer to join our People & Culture Team.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, your role is responsible for the successful and timely completion of the end-to-end Payroll function to produce a fortnightly payroll service for approximately 350 employees.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Processing end to end payroll through accurate and efficient data entry
• Ensuring data captured is in accordance with all relevant Awards, Agreements, legislation and organisational policy and procedures
• Processing of new starters, occupancies, leave, workers compensation and terminations
• Provide accurate specialist advice and support, with the guidance of the Payroll Team Leader, to resolve payroll queries in a timely manner
• Maintain the integrity of the payroll data by implementing appropriate processes and using all available system functionalities to accurately capture all necessary information
• Administration and management of superannuation, income statements, employee voluntary deductions and, Enterprise Agreement (EA) and performance increments
• Reconciling all payroll subsidiary ledgers fortnightly, monthly, and annually
• Partnering with key business stakeholders to continually improve the payroll function
• Supporting the Payroll Team Leader and the Human Resources Coordinator with reports, projects, and tasks
  
  

About You

To be successful you will have:

• A certificate or diploma in Finance/Accounting or similar would be highly regarded
• Relevant experience in computerised payroll systems and/or similar experience in a finance administration role
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll procedures, legislative and statutory requirements, including the ability to interpret awards, Acts and policies
• Relevant experience in data processing, reporting and administration
• A high level of attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a pressured and changing environment
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• The ability to provide a caring and customer focused service to our customers
• Willingness to work in building a positive team environment, with a commitment to support and embrace a continuous improvement environment culture within the organisation
  
  

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
  
  

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NEXT STEPS

If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! You must answer your questions in the fields below, please do not attach them in a separate document, doing so may affect the progression of your application. You will also be required to upload two documents, your resume and cover letter.

Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.

The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE.

Enquiries to: Melissa Orgill, Payroll Team Leader on 03 5662 9200.

Applications close Midnight Sunday 6 April 2025.

Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email humanresources@southgippsland.vic.gov.au