Senior Payroll Officer

Salary:

50 - 60

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

4026862

Contact Name:

Caitlin

Contact Email:

cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

12-Apr-2026

Senior Payroll Officer
6-month contract
ASAP Start

Public Sector People are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join a Southern Sydney Council on an initial 6-month contract.
This position is office based, hybrid arrangement will be considered for the right candidate - 3 days per week in office, 2 days WFH.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-end payroll processing across a complex workforce
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, and policies
Managing payroll queries and providing expert advice to stakeholders
Supporting process reviews and system improvements
Maintaining accuracy across payroll, tax, superannuation, and reporting

Required Experience:

Experience using iChris for payroll processing is essential
Tertiary qualifications in related field and/or proven experience as a Senor Payroll Officer or similar.
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, including FBT and income tax
Experience processing payroll in complex organisational environments
Ability to interpret and apply Awards and legislation
Local Government experience is desirable

How to Apply
Please apply with your updated CV. For more info, reach out to Caitlin Merrin at 0421 061 922 or via email at cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

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