Job Description

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
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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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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.

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.

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To be considered, you will have:

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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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Valuable communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

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A current driver's licence.

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Highly regarded:

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Experience processing high-volume payroll.

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Recent payroll experience within a NSW council.

What's on Offer? n

$42 per hour + superannuation.

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Temporary full-time contract for up to six months.

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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 (Sydney)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Sydney