Payroll Officer - Part-Time

Careers at Council; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Generous leave provisions including L9

MyLeave – Pro rata basis

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage the fortnightly payroll cycle with accuracy and timeliness. This part-time role (28 hours per fortnight) requires a Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or demonstrable payroll experience and familiarity with computerised payroll systems.

You will contribute to compliance with legislation, maintain records, and support confidential handling of employee information.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or demonstrated payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of legislative requirements related to payroll, tax and superannuation.
• Ability to work accurately with confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely for the fortnightly cycle.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Administer payroll system configurations and updates.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from staff in a professional manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate IV in Payroll Administration

Tools

Computerised payroll systems

Job description

Position Title

Payroll Officer – Part-Time

Closing Date

5 October 2026

Salary

Commencement hourly rate $47.8611 to $52.6449 (Grade 13), plus superannuation.

Employment Type

Part-time (28 hours per fortnight)

Required Working Days

The position will be required to work in line with Council’s fortnightly payroll cycle, with hours worked Thursday and Friday on one week, and Monday and Tuesday on the alternate week.

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the Payroll Officer position is to ensure the timely, accurate and efficient processing of payroll functions for Griffith City Council, in accordance with Council policies and procedures and relevant legislative and statutory requirements. The successful applicant will have a Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or demonstrated relevant experience in payroll processing, including experience with computerised payroll systems. Applicants are required to provide copies of all relevant qualifications, licences and certifications with their application. The successful applicant will also demonstrate sound knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to payroll, including industrial Awards, taxation and superannuation. Strong attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, effective time management and well-developed organisational skills are essential to the role.

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

You understand the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and employee information. You are committed to delivering accurate and timely payroll outcomes within the requirements of the fortnightly payroll cycle.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave – Pro rata basis
• Salary packaging options

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact Jacinda Cadorin on 1300 176 ***.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.