payroll officer

HR Partners; Penrith; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Government, based in Penrith NSW, is seeking a Payroll Officer on a temporary contract until 25 September 2026 with possible extensions. The role offers hybrid flexibility at Penrith NSW and involves end-to-end payroll processing, ideally with UKG experience and strong communication skills. Previous government experience is preferred.

The position requires a customer-focused approach and the ability to manage payroll tasks efficiently in a government environment.

Qualifications

• Proven end to end payroll processing experience
• Previous local government experience
• Experience with UKG system is preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills and experience

Skills

Payroll processing

Local government experience

Communication and customer service

UKG experience

Tools

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)

Job description

• Penrith NSW location with hybrid flexibility

About the Role

Our client is a NSW government organization based in Penrith NSW. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to come in and work with them on a temp contract opportunity until 25th September 2026 with possible extensions.

Candidates for this role will ideally have:

• Proven end to end payroll processing experience
• Previous local government experience
• Experience with UKG system is preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills and experience