Team Leader Payroll3-month contract | 38 hours per week | $61.34 p/hour + superEastern Regional Victoria | Immediate start
We are looking for an experienced
Team Leader Payroll
to join our client, a progressive local council in Eastern Regional Victoria. This short-term opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys leading a team, maintaining accuracy under pressure, and supporting the smooth delivery of payroll operations across a large workforce.
Please note location is 185kms
east of Dandenong. Hybrid arrangements of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. In this role, you will: - Oversee and process the fortnightly payroll in line with Awards, Agreements, and organisational procedures.
- Be the first point of contact for payroll-related enquiries, supporting staff through the employee kiosk and ensuring effective training and compliance.
- Maintain and audit employee records and leave balances, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to management.
- Ensure payroll systems are efficient, accurate, and well controlled through strong internal processes.
- Prepare labour budgets, payroll reports, and data for council, legislative, and survey requirements.
About you: - Proven experience in payroll within Local Government, Public Sector, Healthcare, or Education.
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
- Minimum 2–3 years in a similar role with strong understanding of payroll legislation and processes.
- Experience with Civica Authority
highly regarded.
For more information, contact
Amanda Li
at
amanda@publicsectorpeople.com.au
or
03 8535 3111.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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