Payroll and HR Support Officer (Temporary)

Wollondilly Shire Council

Picton

On-site

AUD 35,000 - 50,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Growth Learning Program

STAR Reward and Recognition program

Educational Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking a temporary part-time Payroll and HR Support Officer for a role lasting up to 12 months. This position involves providing support in payroll matters and collaborating with the HR Services team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in payroll processing, human resources functions, and demonstrate a solid ability to research and suggest improvements. The role requires meeting strict deadlines and engaging with various Council systems, contributing to a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

Ability to work across a range of Human Resources functions.
Demonstrated experience in payroll processing and/or ability to process data under tight timeframes.
Ability to research, evaluate and interpret end user information requirements, developing appropriate suggestions to improve processes and systems.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and achieve performance objectives with supervision.

Responsibilities

Provide support with all Payroll matters and the HR Services team.
Work collaboratively across different Sections of Council.
Think and solve problems related to payroll and HR.
Show confidence in using Council systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

Human Resources functions

Data processing

Problem-solving

Research and evaluation

Tools

Human resource management information systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Payroll and HR Support Officer (Temporary)

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Payroll and HR Support Officer (Temporary)

Temporary Part-Time – up to 12 months
Salary commencing from $49.44 per hour + 12% Superannuation
14 hours per week

About the opportunity:

As the Payroll and HR Support Officer, you will provide support with all Payroll matters and the HR Services team. You will be able to work collaboratively across the different Sections of Council, have the ability to think and solve problems that arise within payroll and HR and show confidence in the usage of Council systems.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

Ability to work across a range of Human Resources functions.
Demonstrated experience in payroll processing and/or demonstrated ability to accurately process data under tight timeframes.
Demonstrated sound ability to research, evaluate and interpret end user information requirements, and to develop appropriate suggestions to assist the team improve processes and systems.
Demonstrated skills and experience in the use of and administration of human resource management information and/or payroll systems.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and achieve performance objectives with supervision.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental in what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Lisa Kennedy, Coordinator Human Resources, 024677 9627

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday, 4 August 2025

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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