Payroll Officer

Project & Management Pros; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Project & Management Pros in New South Wales, Parramatta is seeking a payroll professional for a 6-month local government contract to manage complex award interpretations, high-volume processing, STP, superannuation, tax compliance and enterprise agreements.

The role requires a relevant payroll/finance qualification, proven public sector payroll experience, and excellent communication to explain technical payroll details clearly and resolve complex queries within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in payroll, finance, business or related field.
• Proven payroll track record in a large public sector organisation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to explain technical payroll details clearly and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Public sector payroll experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Deadline driven

Education

Payroll/Finance qualification

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Exciting 6-Month Local Government Payroll Opportunity!

Looking for your next contract role in the public sector? Join a dynamic local council team and put your payroll expertise to work!

Exciting 6-Month Local Government Payroll Opportunity!

Looking for your next contract role in the public sector? Join a dynamic local council team and put your payroll expertise to work!

What You’ll Bring

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications: Relevant qualification in Payroll, Finance, Business, Business Administration, or a related field (demonstrating foundational knowledge of financial principles, accounting, business administration, and statutory compliance).




• Public Sector Experience: Proven payroll track record within a large public sector organisation—handling complex award interpretations, high-volume processing, STP, superannuation, tax compliance, and enterprise agreements.




• Communication & Service: Strong communication skills and customer service experience, with the ability to explain technical payroll details clearly, resolve complex queries promptly, and work accurately under tight deadlines.

Desirable Criteria:

• Award Knowledge: Practical understanding of the Local Government (State) Award (classification structures, salary progression, overtime, penalty rates, and leave provisions).




• Licence: Current Class C Driver’s Licence for travel across council depots and regional sites.

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable local council experience in a supportive environment.




• High-impact 6-month contract opportunity.




• Competitive contract rates.