Payroll Officer - Local Government

McArthur; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

McArthur is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a Remuneration and Benefits team within a local government organisation based in Oran Park. The role focuses on accurate and timely weekly payroll processing, including timesheets, reconciliations, and employee inquiries.

You will work as part of a collaborative team, handling high-volume payroll tasks and supporting payroll system improvements while ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and awards.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience in government setting.
• Ability to interpret NSW Local Government State Award.
• Proficient with timesheets and payroll reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline discipline.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review and enter timesheets (paper/electronic), including overtime and allowances.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and adjust discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and personnel files.
• Apply relevant awards, legislation and payroll procedures.
• Assist with year-end processing and superannuation calculations.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll processing

NSW Award interpretation

Timesheet handling

Query resolution

Tools

Computerised payroll system

Job description

Experienced Payroll Officer wanted for an up to 6-month local government contract in Oran Park. $42/hr + super. Civica highly regarded.

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• $42 per hour + super | Up to 6-month contract
• 35-hour working week | Oran Park location
• Government payroll experience essential | Civica highly regarded

McArthur is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join an established Remuneration and Benefits team within a local government organisation based in Oran Park.

This is an opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience in local or state government who enjoys working in a busy, deadline-driven environment and takes pride in getting the details right.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll support the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll, including timesheets, reconciliations, payroll adjustments and employee enquiries.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing, processing and checking weekly payroll to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Reviewing and entering paper-based and electronic timesheets, including overtime, allowances and leave adjustments.

Completing payroll reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and processing adjustments.

Maintaining accurate employee payroll and personnel records.

Interpreting and applying relevant awards, employment legislation and payroll procedures.

Assisting with payroll deductions, superannuation, annual increases and year-end processing.

Responding to employee payroll enquiries and liaising with internal stakeholders.

Supporting payroll system improvements and other payroll-related activities as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who can bring recent, hands-on payroll experience and confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

To be considered, you will have:

Extensive payroll experience within local or state government.

Demonstrated experience processing payroll using a computerised payroll system.

The ability to interpret and apply the NSW Local Government State Award.

Sound knowledge of employment legislation, payroll compliance and employee entitlements.

Experience managing timesheets, payroll reconciliations and confidential employee information.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

A current driver's licence.

Highly regarded:

Experience processing high-volume payroll.

Recent payroll experience within a NSW council.

What's on Offer?

$42 per hour + superannuation.

Temporary full-time contract for up to six months.

Convenient Oran Park location with free parking.

Opportunity to work within an established local government payroll team.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

McArthur is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.