Lake Macquarie City Council

Team Leader Remuneration and Benefits

Team Leader Remuneration and Benefits

Permanent, Full-time

Join Lake Macquarie City Council and play a key role in ensuring our people are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.

As Team Leader Remuneration and Benefits, you'll lead Council's payroll and remuneration function, overseeing the delivery of end-to-end payroll services for a large and diverse workforce of over 1300 employees. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you'll provide specialist payroll and remuneration expertise, lead a dedicated team and drive continuous improvement across payroll systems, processes and service delivery.

This is a diverse role that combines technical expertise, people leadership and process improvement. You'll act as Council's subject matter expert in payroll and remuneration, providing advice on payroll legislation, taxation, industrial instruments and compliance requirements, while also contributing to strategic workforce initiatives and organisational projects.

Read the position statementhereand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET'S DESCRIBE YOU

You're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys leading people, solving complex problems and delivering high-quality customer-focused services.

You combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills. You're known for your attention to detail, commitment to compliance and ability to build trusted relationships across an organisation.

Most importantly, you take pride in ensuring payroll services are accurate, efficient and employee-focused while continuously looking for opportunities to improve processes and systems.

You'll also have:

• Minimum Diploma level qualifications in Payroll, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline, and/or significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll operations in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience interpreting and applying awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy, compliance and risk management.
• Experience implementing system improvements and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $105,134 to $122,182 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• 35-hour work week with flexible working options including 9-day fortnight or 4-day condensed work week.
• Lead a critical function that supports every employee across Council.
• Opportunity to influence payroll, remuneration and workforce information practices across a large organisation.
• Be part of a collaborative leadership team committed to service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Long service leave after five years.

LET'S TALK ABOUT US

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 25 October 2026
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contactKelly McGowan,Chief Financial Officer, on0401 281 617or via email [email protected]
• If you need assistance submitting your applicationclick hereor please contactAshlea Norris,Talent Attraction Partner, on02 4921 0759or via email[email protected]
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.