Lane Cove Council

Payroll Coordinator

Team: People and Culture

Hours: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $91,216 - $95,780 per annum + 12% superannuation

About the role

Reporting to the Manager - People and Culture, you will be responsible for providing expertise in payroll and remuneration related areas to the council, overseeing
other payroll professionals, ensuring a high level of accuracy, customer
service and provide expert payroll advice, support to the Manager – People and
Culture and work with the wider P&C team.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Demonstrated
  extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a structured organisation,
  including timesheet administration, Award interpretation, calculation of
  allowances and overtime, leave processing, and Single Touch Payroll (STP)
  compliance.
• Strong
  knowledge and experience in payroll management and compliance, including
  taxation, superannuation, workers’ compensation, and other payroll obligations,
  ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations.
• High‑level
  competency with payroll systems, including data integrity management, system
  maintenance, reporting, problem‑solving and troubleshooting.
• Strong
  time management skills, with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and
  manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent
  communication and customer service skills, with proven ability to provide
  clear, confidential advice on complex payroll matters to employees, supervisors
  and managers.
• Exceptional
  accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills, with demonstrated
  capability to work independently and maintain high standards of quality.
• Proven
  ability to maintain secure and confidential payroll records in accordance with
  privacy, audit and governance requirements.
• High
  proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for payroll reporting,
  reconciliation and analysis.

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.
• Access to Council's Flexi Time system with the ability to work a 9 day fortnight.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About 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 (02) 9911 3645

Please Note: This position is subject to a National Police Check.

Closing date:

Applications close 4 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.