Payroll Officer
Temporary contract until December 2026 | ASAP start
Local Council | Inner Melbourne
38 hours per week | 50% hybrid WFH, Monday anchor days
$53 - $61 per hour + super
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our client, an inner Melbourne local council, on a short-term contract. Reporting to the Team Leader Payroll Services, and working within a team, you will help deliver an accurate, on-time fortnightly pay for 1,000+ staff.
This role has a potential to be extended till March/April 2027.
Key responsibilities
Process the fortnightly payroll for 1,000+ staff, accurately and on time
Produce superannuation, leave, WorkCover and monthly reports
Run the payroll helpdesk and resolve queries quickly
Calculate terminations and long service leave transfers




Interpret award and enterprise agreement entitlements and advise managers and staff
Support superannuation schemes and ATO reporting
Keep payroll registers, checklists and work instructions up to date

About you
Proven high volume payroll experience, including award and entitlement interpretation
Solid understanding of tax, super and WorkCover requirements
Local government experience and/OR Aurion HRM knowledge (mandatory)
Sound Excel skills and robust attention to detail
Able to work independently and stay calm under tight deadlines

To apply or find out more, contact Amanda at Public Sector People on or .
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SCR-amanda-li

📌 Payroll Officer Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Australia