Randstad is currently a preferred partner with a Local Government organisation to recruit for the below role:

Job Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Northern Suburbs
Salary: $51 per hour + super
Contract: 6-month temporary assignment (11 August 2025 to February 2026)

About the Role: Reporting to the Team Leader Payroll , the successful candidate will join a collaborative team to provide support during peak payroll activities. This is a temporary role designed to bolster payroll operations within a complex environment that involves manual processing and a customised Chris 21 payroll system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle the effective completion of regular payroll queries with timely and employee-focused responses.
• Resolve general queries relating to timesheets, higher duties, and employment terminations.
• Provide support as directed to the payroll team and manager during month-end and quarter-end reporting and compliance activities.
• Adhere to all council policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Mandatory hands-on experience with Chris 21 payroll software.
• Proven ability to adapt to a customised payroll system.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment with manual processes.
• High attention to detail and a thorough understanding of payroll processes and timeframes.

Screening Requirements:

• Successful applicants will be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:
• National Police Records Check
• Pre-employment misconduct screening declaration
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

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Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to immediate requirements.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.