Payroll Officer

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

About this Position:

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic professional to be part of a dynamic team that supports the organisation by ensuring that Council’s fortnightly payroll is completed in a timely and accurate manner. 

The position maintains employee payroll records, contributes to the end-to-end payroll processing and may be delegated specific projects. It is also expected that the Payroll Officer will keep abreast of all award changes and other payroll related legislation.

This position is a permanent full time role, 70 hours per fortnight and will primarily be based at our Corporate Centre in Goonellabah

What We can offer you:

• Attractive salary from $75,601 plus superannuation.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities. 

What we trust you to deliver:

• Payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Council policies, procedures, the Award and relevant legislation
• Maintenance of the employee database which includes: entry of timesheets, leave, employee start up, employee exit information or changes and other data entry as required
• Assistance with employee payroll queries
• Identifying and reporting on non-compliance and other payroll concerns in accordance with Council policies, procedures, the Award and relevant legislation

What you will need to be successful:

• Certificate III in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience in Finance or Payroll.
• Experience with Award interpretation.
• Effective communications and customer service skills suitable to a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with confidential issues and functions.

 Please review the position description and utilise your resume and application responses in the application form below to illustrate your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position

Applications close: 9:00 a.m. Monday, 31 March 2025. 

Additional details: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Toni Donnelly, P&C Advisor on 02 6625 0500.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements. 

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.