Senior Payroll Officer

Salary:

50 - 60

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Sydney - NSW

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

3983646

Contact Name:

Caitlin Merrin

Contact Email:

cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

10-Nov-2025

Public Sector People are working with a council in Northern Sydney who are looking for 2 Senior Payroll Officers to join them ASAP.

1 part-time position - 3 days per week
1 full-time position - 5 days per week
ASAP Start
$50-$60ph + super

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you'll support the Team Leader Payroll in delivering accurate and efficient end-to-end payroll services for our organisation. As the 2IC within the Payroll team, you’ll also play a key role in training and supporting other payroll staff, improving systems and processes, and providing accurate reporting to internal stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Accurately interpret and apply the Local Government (State) Award, Council Agreements, contracts, and employment-related policies.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including taxation, superannuation and workers compensation.
Maintain strong internal controls, system accuracy, and effective record keeping.
Support and optimise payroll system use and development (including HRIS).
Produce accurate payroll and HR reports as required.
Train and support other payroll staff in administration tasks.

Essential:

Extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing, award interpretation and superannuation/workers compensation payments.
Experience with iChris Payroll system.
Strong knowledge of payroll systems and high computer literacy (including spreadsheets).
Knowledge of the Local Government (State) Award and/or experience in a local government environment is highly desirable.

If you are interested, please apply now!

For more information, please contact Caitlin Merrin on 0421 061 922 or cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

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