Payroll Officer

Ivory Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$55-$65ph + Superannuation

Job summary

Ivory Group is recruiting a Payroll Officer for a Lower North Shore Local Council. The role is a 3-month initial contract, with potential extension, operating in a standalone capacity and requiring end-to-end payroll management for accuracy and compliance.

You will handle manual adjustments, leave entitlements, payroll reporting, and respond to payroll inquiries while applying awards and legislation. Local Government experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience, ideally within Local Government.
• Experience using CIVICA (Authority) or a comparable advanced payroll system.
• Ability to confidently manage payroll independently.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards, and best practice.
• High level of attention to detail & problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll duties
• Manual adjustments
• Leave and entitlement management
• Payroll reporting
• Attend to payroll enquires as they arise

Skills

Payroll experience

CIVICA (Authority)

Independent payroll management

Payroll legislation & awards

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

CIVICA (Authority)

Job description

• Initial 3-month opportunity with potential to extend
• Standalone position offering autonomy and ownership
• Local Government experience highly regarded

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

A well-established Lower North Shore Local Council is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to take ownership of its payroll function. This is an excellent opportunity for an Officer who enjoys working independently, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering accurate and compliant payroll services.

ABOUT THE POSITION.

Immediate start. An initial 3-month opportunity with likelihood of extension.

Working in a standalone capacity, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while providing expert payroll support in accordance with relevant awards, legislation, and organisational policies.

DUTIES.

• Support end-to-end payroll duties
• Manual adjustments
• Leave and entitlement management
• Payroll reporting
• Attend to payroll enquires as they arise

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE.

• Previous payroll experience, ideally within Local Government
• Experience using CIVICA (Authority) or a comparable advanced payroll system
• Ability to confidently manage payroll independently
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards, and best practice
• High level of attention to detail & problem solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

CULTURE.

Join a professional and collaborative Council that values accuracy, accountability, and teamwork. You'll be trusted to take ownership of the payroll function while being supported by an approachable and experienced wider finance team.

BENEFITS & REMUNERATION.

• $55-$65ph + Superannuation
• Potential permanent opportunity
• Grow your career in Local Govern
• Take ownership and lead payroll processes including process improvement