Job Description

As Payroll Officer, you will maintain, monitor and audit Council's Payroll, HRIS and Time and Attendance systems to support accurate and efficient payroll processing within statutory and organisational timeframes. You will verify payroll calculations, investigate discrepancies, maintain leave and superannuation records, process statutory deductions and provide responsive service to employees and stakeholders.

Applicant Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Certificate III in Accounting or Business Administration, or demonstrated contemporary experience in a similar role supported by ongoing professional development
- Experience maintaining, auditing and investigating Payroll, HRIS and Time and Attendance systems, including end-to-end payroll processing within required timeframes
- Accuracy, sound judgement and the ability to manage changing priorities while meeting deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach and the ability to build effective relationships
- Demonstrated knowledge of payroll tax deductions,



superannuation payments and statutory reporting requirements

- Experience verifying payroll calculations, resolving anomalies and applying relevant pay rates, policies, procedures and Award conditions

Offer Details

The commencing salary for this position is up to $76,535k Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $88,678k on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation.

- We have a temporary full-time role available
- We are able to offer hybrid and adaptable working conditions for this role
- This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Paige Rogers, Team Leader People Connect and Payroll Services. You can contact Paige on 0418 389 ***.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.

📌 Payroll Officer (Wyong)
🏢 Central Coast Council NSW
📍 Wyong