Our client is a well-established Local Government organisation committed to delivering essential services to a vibrant regional community. With a strong focus on collaboration, customer service and operational excellence, the organisation offers a welcoming team environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact.
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The Opportunity
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An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy Finance team on a three-month temporary contract.
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This role will see you responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while providing high-quality support to employees and managers. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will ensure payroll compliance, maintain employee records and assist with payroll reporting and enquiries.
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If you're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working independently while contributing to a collaborative team, this is an opportunity to hit the ground running.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
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- Maintain payroll records and employee data
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- Interpret relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements and legislation
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- Respond to payroll enquiries from employees and managers
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- Process leave, allowances and payroll adjustments
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- Reconcile payroll reports and assist with compliance activities
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- Support the Finance team with payroll-related reporting and administration
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- Ensure confidentiality and accuracy at all times
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
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- Previous experience processing end-to-end payroll
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- Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation
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- Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements, ideally within Local Government or a similar environment
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- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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- Strong organisational and time management skills
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- Excellent communication and customer service skills
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- Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines
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- Experience using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
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- Local Government payroll experience will be highly regarded
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What's On Offer
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- Three-month temporary contract
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- Opportunity to gain valuable Local Government experience
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- Supportive and collaborative team environment
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- Competitive hourly rate
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- Full-time hours with a great work-life balance
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To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or Recent Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.