Maitland City Council

Payroll Team Leader

Payroll Team Leader

The Opportunity

Maitland City Council has an exciting new opportunity for a Payroll Team Leader.

The Payroll Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing while driving continuous improvement across payroll systems, governance and reporting systems.

You will lead the Payroll Team and partner with key internal stakeholders including Finance, Human Resources and IT to ensure effective payroll operations.

You will perform and oversee payroll processing, reconciliations and produce accurate reports to monitor and evaluate organisational information and maintain a professional customer service approach to employees pay-related enquiries.

As a leader, you will inspire and support your team by providing coaching and guidance, while championing our Guiding Principles. Your leadership will contribute to a positive organisational culture and drive the achievement of key operational objectives.

About You

At Maitland City Council we are focused on investing in innovative and authentic leaders who are passionate about supporting our local community and contributing to Council's strategic vision.

As the Payroll Team Leader, you will:

- Have demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex environment.

- Qualifications in Finance, HR or a related field or equivalent contemporary industry experience.

- A strong attention to detail with a commitment to achieving deadlines.

- Ability to lead, develop and manage a team with strong stakeholder management skills.

- Demonstrate high level interpersonal and communication skills with high professional ethics, including the ability to manage sensitive information.

In addition to the above you will possess previous experience mentoring and leading employees. Your values will closely align with our Guiding Principles, and you will thrive off the opportunity to drive collaboration, innovation and enthusiasm organisation wide.

Benefits

This permanent full-time position and has a salary range of $111,958 up to $124,274 per year + 12% p.a. super.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

- Various flexible work arrangements.

- Range of generous leave benefits including long service leave after five years & 3 weeks personal leave.

- Opportunity for career progression with training and development.

- Health & Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport.

- Modern office spaces and facilities.

Questions?

If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Ben Cook, Manager Human Resources, on 02 4934 9668.

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Applications close: Sunday 7 June 2026

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation ([email protected])