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.
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📌 Payroll Officer - Local Government (Sydney)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Sydney