Payroll Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Annual performance reviews

Extensive professional development

Employee wellness program

Flexi Time system with 9 day fortnight

Close to shops and facilities

Job summary

Lane Cove Council is seeking a Payroll Specialist to deliver end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy. You will handle timesheets, award interpretation, allowances, overtime and STP compliance across a structured organisation.

Reporting to the Manager - People and Culture, you will oversee other payroll professionals, provide expert payroll advice, support the broader P&C team and maintain confidential records with high data integrity. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in end-to-end payroll within a structured organisation.
• Strong understanding of STP compliance and payroll taxation rules.
• Proven ability to interpret Awards and calculate allowances and overtime.
• Experience managing confidential payroll records and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll, timesheets, allowances and overtime with accuracy.
• Ensure STP compliance and timely submission, liaising with authorities as needed.
• Provide expert payroll advice to employees, supervisors and managers.
• Oversee other payroll professionals and maintain confidential records.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

STP compliance

Award interpretation

Taxation & superannuation

Payroll systems proficiency

Confidential records management

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Payroll software

MS Excel

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, overseeingother payroll professionals, ensuring a high level of accuracy, customerservice and provide expert payroll advice, support to the Manager – People andCulture 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

Weare committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll haveaccess to:

• Flexiblework arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annualperformance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensiveprofessional development and training.
• Employeewellness 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

Locatedon the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with aleafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to ourresidents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowerschildren, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

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

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.

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