Lane Cove Council

Payroll Officer

Team:People and Culture

Hours: Permanent Part Time - 21 hours per week

Salary: $48,347 - $50,768 per annum + 12% superannuation

About the role

Working under the direction of the Payroll Coordinator, You will be responsible for accurate and timely
administration of payroll services, ensuring employee payments and entitlements
are processed in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, applicable
industrial instruments, legislation, Council policies and payroll procedures.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Relevant
  tertiary qualifications in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Payroll
  Administration, Business Administration or a related discipline, and/or
  equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the processing of end-to-end payroll within an
  organisation.
• Experience interpreting and applying industrial awards, enterprise
  agreements, employment contracts and relevant legislation.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory obligations,
  including PAYG taxation, superannuation, payroll tax and leave entitlements.
• High level accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to
  identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Understanding of privacy, confidentiality and records management
  requirements relating to payroll information.
• Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to effectively
  respond to employee and management enquiries.
• Proven ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work
  effectively during peak payroll periods.
• Proficiency in the use of payroll, human resources and time and
  attendance systems, together with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

What we offer

We
are committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll have
access to:

• Flexible
  work arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles
• Annual
  performance reviews and salary progression
• Extensive
  professional development and training
• Employee
  wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre

About Lane Cove Council

Located
on the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with a
leafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to our
residents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowers
children, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

We
are a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other.
Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcome
applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply Now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Lexxie Fox on 9911 3645.

Please Note: This position is subject to a National Police Check and other mandatory checks as required throughout the recruitment process.

Closing date:

Applications close 22 November 2026.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. We
reflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nations
peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.