Job Description
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$42 per hour + super | Up to 6-month contract
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35-hour working week | Oran Park location
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Government payroll experience essential | Civica highly regarded
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McArthur is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join an established Remuneration and Benefits team within a local government organisation based in Oran Park.
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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.
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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.
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$42 per hour + super | Up to 6-month contract
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35-hour working week | Oran Park location
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Government payroll experience essential | Civica highly regarded
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McArthur is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join an established Remuneration and Benefits team within a local government organisation based in Oran Park.
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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.
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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 n
Your responsibilities will include:
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Preparing, processing and checking weekly payroll to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
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Reviewing and entering paper-based and electronic timesheets, including overtime, allowances and leave adjustments.
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Completing payroll reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and processing adjustments.
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Maintaining accurate employee payroll and personnel records.
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Interpreting and applying relevant awards, employment legislation and payroll procedures.
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Assisting with payroll deductions, superannuation, annual increases and year-end processing.
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Responding to employee payroll enquiries and liaising with internal stakeholders.
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Supporting payroll system improvements and other payroll-related activities as required.
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About You n
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: n
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Extensive payroll experience within local or state government.
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Demonstrated experience processing payroll using a computerised payroll system.
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The ability to interpret and apply the NSW Local Government State Award.
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Sound knowledge of employment legislation, payroll compliance and employee entitlements.
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Experience managing timesheets, payroll reconciliations and confidential employee information.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
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Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
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A current driver's licence.
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Highly regarded n
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Previous experience using Civica Authority.
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Experience processing high-volume payroll.
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Recent payroll experience within a NSW council.
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What's on Offer? n
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$42 per hour + superannuation.
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Temporary full time contract for up to six months.
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35-hour working week.
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Convenient Oran Park location with free parking.
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Opportunity to work within an established local government payroll team.
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Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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McArthur is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.
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📌 Payroll Officer - Local Government (New South Wales)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 New South Wales