TEAM LEADER PEOPLE & PAYROLL – Full Time - Continuing

Bring your leadership to the heart of our employee experience

Why Work With Us - Rural City of Murray Bridge

Join one of South Australia’s fastest-growing council areas and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you’ll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.

We are a Growing, Thriving and Strong region with the vision and ambition to deliver great outcomes for our community. Our work is purposeful and people-focused, from shaping vibrant public spaces to delivering services that make a real difference. Located just 75 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Murraylands, our rural city blends community charm with rapidly growing urban areas. The Murray River is at our heart, surrounded by scenic reserves, walking trails and attractions such as Monarto Safari Park. We’re an easy commute from Adelaide and close to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa Valley, offering something for everyone.

Murray Bridge is a significant growth area with strong employment prospects and exciting development ahead. Our revitalisation of public spaces has transformed the city and strengthened community pride, and we are committed to building on this momentum for the future.

Position Overview:

The Rural City of Murray Bridge is seeking an experienced payroll and people-services professional to lead our People & Payroll team.

Reporting to the Manager Corporate Services, the Team Leader People & Payroll has primary responsibility for delivering accurate, compliant and timely payroll services, while overseeing operational HR processes across the employee lifecycle. You will lead and develop a small team and work closely with the People & Culture Business Partner to provide consistent,



responsive and high-quality services across Council.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, including compliance, reconciliations, reporting, audit requirements and year-end processes.

- Provide practical advice on awards, enterprise agreements, employment conditions, remuneration, leave and employee entitlements.

- Oversee operational HR services, including recruitment, onboarding, employment changes, employee records and offboarding.

- Lead, support and develop a team of four employees.

- Strengthen payroll governance, controls, risk management and business continuity arrangements.

- Improve HR and payroll systems, processes, procedures and service delivery.

- Build trusted relationships with managers, employees and internal and external stakeholders.

About You:

You will bring:

- Significant experience in payroll management, ideally within a complex and compliance-focused environment.

- Demonstrated experience leading and developing a small team.

- Experience delivering operational HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

- Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions.

- Strong analytical, reporting, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- A customer-focused approach, sound judgement and a commitment to confidentiality.

- A relevant tertiary qualification in human resources, business or a related field,



or equivalent experience

What We Offer

- A progressive and rewarding environment with a supportive team.

- Recognition and appreciation for your proactive and people-centric approach.

- Growth and professional development opportunities.

- Workplace policies that are family. friendly and flexible.

- 24/7 Income Protection.

- Regular health and skin cancer checks.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- Fitness Passport – discounted membership, providing access to 70+ fitness facilities for you and your family.

The position is offered as a full time, ongoing contract at General Officer Level 7 in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual salary range of $123,039.28 to $130,624.52 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience.

How to Apply

A detailed position description for this role can be located at https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/

If you have any questions regarding this chance, please contact the Manager Corporate Services, Leah McFarlane, by email ••••@murraybridge.sa.gov.au or phone 08 •••• •134.

The Rural City of Murray Bridge is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all identities and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse communities.

All applications must be submitted by 9am Monday 9 November 2026 via SEEK and include a current resume with two referees, and a supporting cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge in accordance with the position description.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role, then we would love to hear from you!

📌 Team Leader People & Payroll (Murray Bridge)
🏢 Rural City of Murray Bridge
📍 Murray Bridge