Payroll Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Ask our people why they enjoy working with us and they’ll always say awesome team and community impact.  Collaboration and consultation is at the heart of who we are and our intelligent, capable, team are driven to be the best for the Sunshine Coast community.  Given we’re serving the most beautiful region in Australia, it’s hard not to feel pride for our work.

People & Culture Branch partner with business areas to inspire an environment for great leadership and people capability to build on our outstanding organisation for today and the future.

Working as part of a team, the Payroll Officer is responsible for the efficient end to end processing of Council’s fortnightly payroll and providing customer-focused information and advice on remuneration and award related matters. 

Contribute to all operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities, including salary disbursement, overpayment recovery, leave management and reporting are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation.
 

Prepare complex payroll and human resource information for data input and assist with checking, quality control and maintenance of records to ensure accuracy, service quality and data integrity.
 

Assist the organisation to meet its taxation, superannuation and other legislative and statutory obligations through processing and preparation of returns, related reports, forms and other documentation as requested.

Provide a responsive, accurate client advisory service on payroll matters, resolve difficult enquiries and assist in identifying payroll errors and implementing corrective action where required to ensure employee payments are processed accurately and database integrity is maintained. 

About you

• You will possess a Certificate IV in Payroll Administration and/or similar qualification, or have demonstrated knowledge and experience in processing payroll in a medium to large organisation with applied knowledge of relevant tax and superannuation matters and the ability to interpret awards and agreements.
• Fast and accurate data processing skills with attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Substantial relevant experience with demonstrated business acumen and ability to apply legislation, policies, standards, regulations and procedures relevant to the area of work including relevant tax and superannuation matters and awards and agreements.
• Ability to apply numeracy skills to perform calculations and reconcile figures relevant in to Human Resources and Payroll administration.
• Strong time management, work prioritisation and organisation skills with demonstrated ability to work both independently and interdependently to ensure work tasks are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• In return, you’ll be working with a progressive organisation which strives to be the best and work as one team to deliver high standards of service excellence.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Remii Watts-Smith during business hours on 0411 805 478.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.