Payroll Officer

Temporary contract until December 2026 | ASAP start

Local Council | Inner Melbourne

38 hours per week | 50% hybrid WFH, Monday anchor days

$53 - $61 per hour + super

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our client, an inner Melbourne local council, on a short-term contract. Reporting to the Team Leader Payroll Services, and working within a team, you will help deliver an accurate, on-time fortnightly pay for 1,000+ staff.

This role has a potential to be extended till March/April 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Process the fortnightly payroll for 1,000+ staff, accurately and on time
• Produce superannuation, leave, WorkCover and monthly reports
• Run the payroll helpdesk and resolve queries quickly
• Calculate terminations and long service leave transfers
• Interpret award and enterprise agreement entitlements and advise managers and staff
• Support superannuation schemes and ATO reporting
• Keep payroll registers, checklists and work instructions up to date

About you

• Proven high volume payroll experience, including award and entitlement interpretation
• Solid understanding of tax, super and WorkCover requirements
• Local government experience and Aurion HRM knowledge (desirable)
• Sound Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and stay calm under tight deadlines

To apply or find out more, contact Amanda at Public Sector People on Sign in to view email or 03 8535 3111.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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