Payroll Officer

• Full time| Fixed term position (14 months)
• Hybrid work environment | Flexible work options available
• $82,220 - $95,766 per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team
The Payroll team plays a critical role in supporting over 1,500 + Council employees, delivering accurate and timely payroll services while providing trusted advice and support across the organisation. We are a collaborative, customer-focused team that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and working together to achieve great outcomes for our people.

About the role
The Payroll Officer is responsible for providing support to the Payroll team, ensuring all aspects of payroll services and processes are efficiently completed within timeframes and with a high level of accuracy.

The role is also responsible for responding to staff payroll enquiries, ensuring all matters are investigated and responded to in a timely manner.

Other responsibilities include:

• Timely process and delivery of accurate Payroll Services in accordance with the provisions of Industrial Awards, Industrial Agreements, other Relevant Legislation and Council Policies.
• Assist in the maintenance of masterfile changes ensuring the integrity of the payroll and personnel system is maintained and enhanced.
• Ensure quality control of all forms in regard to the relevant payrolls, investigating and correcting any identifiable errors through liaison with the relevant manager or supervisor.
• Prepare and calculate employee leave payments ensuring employee has adequate leave balance and in accordance with Relevant Legislation.
• Account for earnings through reconciliation, payroll costings, payment summaries, response to surveys and enquiries.
• Process new starters and employee terminations.
• Prepare and organise payments to superannuation funds.

About you
You have sound payroll experience and can confidently interpret Awards, Acts and regulations in a practical and accurate way.

You bring experience from a similar-sized organisation and use your analytical skills to improve payroll systems, processes and service delivery.

The following are also required:

• Experience working with payroll systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyse payroll data and provide advice and support across the organisation.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and identifying more efficient, cost-effective ways of working.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description
Position Description - Payroll Officer.pdf

Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Jessey Lam, Senior Payroll Officer on 9524 3235 or email ****@gleneira.vic.gov.au

What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality  services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.