Hawkesbury City Council

Finance Officer – Accounts Payable and Payroll

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City
Council.

• Temporary
  Part Time – 25 hours per week until February 2027
• Days and
  hours by agreement, with availability required Mondays and Thursdays
• Hourly Rate range $37.17 - $41.63 per hour + 12% super
• Fitness
  Passport + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Accounts Payable and
Payroll Coordinator and based in Windsor, the purpose of this position is to
provide accounts payable and payroll functions within the Financial Services branch
and provide efficient and courteous service to internal and external customers
of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and process all invoices and credit
  notes in an accurate and timely manner.
• Reconcile accounts to their statements to
  ensure accurate and correct payments.
• Complete administrative and payroll processes,
  data entry and recordkeeping
• Assist employees with resolving payroll,
  timesheet, employee relations and leave related enquiries

About You

You will demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and
organisational skills to effectively support the team and foster constructive,
collaborative relationships with all stakeholders. You will be team-oriented
and demonstrate a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.
A keen attention to detail, the ability to perform efficiently under pressure,
and a high standard of integrity are essential.

Essential Criteria

• Higher School Certificate or demonstrated
  equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated experience for 1 or more years in
  accounts payable or
  payroll processing
• Working knowledge of superannuation and
  taxation legislation
• High Level computer literacy with a
  demonstrated ability to use a broad range of Microsoft applications
• Excellent customer service skills
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Class C Driver Licence
• Successful applicants will be required to
  undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience with Technology Once HRP
  and Financials
• Knowledge of award interpretation and current
  industrial relations matters

The Rewards

An attractive
salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with
qualification, skills, and experience.

• Great
  working environment
• Flexible
  work arrangements
• Health
  and Wellbeing Program
• Training
  and Development Opportunities
• Employee
  Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness
  Passport Option
• Social
  Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee
  Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.

Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors
in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from
this process.