About the role The Shire of Coolgardie is seeking an organised and detail-focused Finance/Payroll Officer to join the Corporate Services team. Payroll will be the core responsibility of this practical, hands-on role, with the position also providing broad operational support and flexibility across the Finance Team. In addition to fortnightly payroll preparation and processing, the role will support reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable, leave coverage, Goldfields Records Storage financial transactions, purchase order reporting, audit and month-end activities, and other general finance requirements as needed.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare and support the Shire's fortnightly payroll processing and associated checks accurately and within required timeframes, in accordance with approved payroll procedures.

- Complete finance administration and reconciliations in accordance with approved finance procedures.

- Produce purchase order reports, follow up outstanding purchase order issues and reconcile Shire credit cards.

- Maintain accurate finance records, including the Portable Asset Register and Goldfields Records Storage accounts in MYOB.

- Support month-end reconciliations, financial reporting and audit requirements with accurate records and timely follow-up.

- Provide flexible operational support across the Finance Team, including accounts receivable and payable leave coverage and general ad hoc finance and administrative support as required.

- Respond professionally to finance, payroll, supplier and customer queries, maintain confidentiality and escalate discrepancies or matters outside approved procedures.

About you

- Demonstrated experience processing payroll and handling sensitive information confidentially.





- Practical finance administration experience including creditors/debtors, reconciliations and month-end support.

- Sound knowledge of payroll functions, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, GST and general finance administration.

- Strong numeracy, attention to detail, problem-solving, customer service and communication skills.

- Sound computer skills including Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.

- Knowledge of computerised finance/payroll systems, including SynergySoft, and local government financial processes is highly regarded.

- A tertiary qualification or relevant certificate in finance, accounting or a similar field is desirable, as is relevant payroll, bookkeeping or finance systems training.

- Current C Class Driver's Licence.

- National Police Clearance.

- Evidence of legal working rights in Australia.

About us The Shire of Coolgardie is a regional organisation where your contribution is visible and where you can build broad local government finance experience. The position is permanent and full-time, based in Kambalda. Local travel may be required for authorised Shire business.

Advantages

- Remuneration of $77,292.89 - $83,171.59 per annum, aligned to the Level 5/6 classification and commensurate with skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.

- Four weeks' annual leave.

- Flexible working hours and location that may be negotiated.

- Professional development and training opportunities.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- Free skin cancer screening and flu vaccinations.

- Free access to the swimming pool and gym.

- Free school holiday care for school-aged children at both the Coolgardie and Kambalda Recreation Centres.

📌 Finance/Payroll Officer (Kambalda)
🏢 Shire of Coolgardie
📍 Kambalda