Payroll Officer - Parental Leave

Dubbo Regional Council; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council is seeking a Payroll Officer (Parental Leave) to manage end-to-end payroll for hundreds of employees in a complex environment. You will interpret awards, ensure compliance, and support employees with timely, accurate payroll processing.

The role is based in Dubbo, NSW, on a parental leave contract up to 18 months, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality and collaboration within the People Culture & Safety team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in payroll and/or accounting within a medium to large organisation.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll activities, including timesheets, leave entitlements, allowances, deductions and employee record maintenance.
• Support employees with payroll enquiries and provide exceptional customer service across the organisation.
• Contribute to payroll system improvements, online timesheet processes and continuous service enhancements.
• Develop expertise in award interpretation, payroll compliance, reporting and audit requirements within a large organisation.
• Work with a supportive team that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel

Word

Communication

Confidentiality

Awards interpretation

Education

Relevant discipline qualifications

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Payroll Officer - Parental Leave.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn't get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Payroll Officer, People Culture & Safety, and develop your skills and future career.

Please note this is up to an 18-month parental leave contract - the length of this arrangement may vary dependent on the period of parental leave.

Find personal and professional growth

As a Payroll Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring hundreds of Council employees are paid accurately and on time. You'll work across a diverse and complex payroll environment, building specialist knowledge in awards, payroll compliance, system enhancements and employee support.

With exposure to local government payroll, opportunities to contribute ideas and process improvements, and the backing of an experienced team, this is a role where you can expand your skills, grow your confidence and make a real difference every pay cycle.

You’ll find growth through:

• Processing end-to-end payroll activities, including timesheets, leave entitlements, allowances, deductions and employee record maintenance.

• Supporting employees with payroll enquiries and providing exceptional customer service across the organisation.

• Contributing to payroll system improvements, online timesheet processes and continuous service enhancements.

• Developing your expertise in award interpretation, payroll compliance, reporting and audit requirements within a large and diverse organisation.

• Working alongside a supportive and knowledgeable team that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in payroll and/or accounting functions within a medium to large organisation.

• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.

• The confidence to be proactive, contribute ideas and work collaboratively within a team environment.

• A demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

• Experience interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements and managing complex payroll processes.

We would also love you to have:

(Desirable requirements)

• Qualifications, or progression towards qualifications, in a relevant discipline.

• Experience providing payroll services in an electronic or self-service payroll environment.

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $76,485 to $88,889 plus superannuation.

Applications close 9:00am, Tuesday 6th October 2026

Please Note: Notifications are primarily systemgenerated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an applicationto avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination. Here's what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It'll always be that way. But right here, right now, we're at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You'll find so much variety here. We're doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you'll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.