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We are looking for an experienced Payroll Services Coordinator to join local council based in the South West Region of Victoria. This is an exciting temp opportunity to join the public sector until 29th May 2026, with potential to extend.
Job Responsibility:
Payroll Lifecycle Management: Execute full-cycle payroll processing, including terminations and leave, while performing regular reconciliations between payroll records and the general ledger
Regulatory & Industrial Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to ATO requirements, industrial awards, and employment contracts regarding salary classifications and statutory reporting
Systems & Process Optimisation: Manage and improve HRIS and payroll software functionality, implementing updates and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver strategic insights through operational statistics, salary budgeting, and the preparation of annual financial statements and liability reports
Internal Controls & Risk Mitigation: Maintain rigorous audit standards and fraud prevention measures by reviewing workflows and ensuring a strict separation of duties
Superannuation & Deductions Oversight: Administer employee superannuation schemes and diverse payroll deductions with high accuracy to ensure compliance with fund requirements
Records & Documentation Governance: Maintain comprehensive electronic personnel records and develop best-practice procedure manuals to ensure data integrity and process continuity
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Payroll, Accounting, Finance or Human Resources
Previous government experience (desirable)
Proven end to end Payroll processing experience
Proven leadership experience in a finance or payroll environment
Nice to have:
Previous government experience
What we offer:
Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services