Payroll Coordinator

Careers at Council; Lane Cove; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid)

Annual performance reviews

Professional development and training

Employee wellness program

Flexi Time / 9 day fortnight

Close to shops and amenities

Job summary

Council in Lane Cove, NSW, is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to lead end-to-end payroll processing, STP compliance and remuneration guidance for employees. You will oversee payroll staff, ensure accuracy, and provide timely payroll advice within a supportive P&C team.

Reporting to the Manager – People & Culture, you will maintain confidential records, support system improvements, and contribute to payroll governance. Hybrid work options apply with competitive salary and 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a structured organisation.
• Experience with timesheet administration, award interpretation, allowances and overtime, leave processing and STP compliance.
• Strong payroll management and compliance knowledge including taxation, superannuation, workers’ compensation and other payroll obligations.
• High-level competency with payroll systems, data integrity, reporting and troubleshooting.
• Excellent time management to meet payroll deadlines and manage priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service to provide clear payroll advice.
• Proven ability to maintain confidential payroll records with privacy and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll and remuneration expertise and expert payroll advice to staff.
• Oversee payroll professionals and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support Manager – People & Culture and collaborate with the P&C team.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Award interpretation

STP compliance

Payroll systems

Taxation knowledge

Superannuation

Excel reporting

Data integrity

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $91,216 - $95,780 per annum + 12% superannuation

About the role

Reporting to the Manager - People and Culture, you will be responsible for providing expertise in payroll and remuneration related areas to the council, overseeing
other payroll professionals, ensuring a high level of accuracy, customer
service and provide expert payroll advice, support to the Manager – People and
Culture and work with the wider P&C team.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Demonstratedextensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a structured organisation,including timesheet administration, Award interpretation, calculation ofallowances and overtime, leave processing, and Single Touch Payroll (STP)compliance.
• Strongknowledge and experience in payroll management and compliance, includingtaxation, superannuation, workers’ compensation, and other payroll obligations,ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations.
• High‑levelcompetency with payroll systems, including data integrity management, systemmaintenance, reporting, problem‑solving and troubleshooting.
• Strongtime management skills, with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines andmanage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellentcommunication and customer service skills, with proven ability to provideclear, confidential advice on complex payroll matters to employees, supervisorsand managers.
• Exceptionalaccuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills, with demonstratedcapability to work independently and maintain high standards of quality.
• Provenability to maintain secure and confidential payroll records in accordance withprivacy, audit and governance requirements.
• Highproficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for payroll reporting,reconciliation and analysis.

What we offer

We are committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll have access to:

• Flexible
  work arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annual
  performance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensive
  professional development and training.
• Employee
  wellness program and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to Council's Flexi Time system with the ability to work a 9 day fortnight.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Located on the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with a leafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to our residents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowers children, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

We are a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other. Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Lexxie Fox on (02) 9911 3***

Please Note: This position is subject to a National Police Check.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. Wereflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nationspeoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.