Deliver excellence in payroll processing and contribute to a great employee experience through accuracy, compliance, and trusted advice.

We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with experience in administering end-to-end payroll. This is a great opportunity to work in a team focused on continuous improvement and supporting employees across the organisation.

This is a great opportunity to work in a hands on payroll processing role and lead process enhancements, working across departments and contributing to meaningful community outcomes.

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will play a key role in Council's payroll operations, responsible for day-to-day payroll processing for business units to ensure compliance with legislation and enterprise agreements, managing system processes, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery. You'll be responsible for administering payroll systems, interpreting employment conditions, and developing processes that enhance efficiency. You'll also support annual reporting, budget preparation, and year-end financial requirements as well as supporting People and Culture with insights, compliance, and system improvements.

This parental leave cover role will commence in September 2025 (to December 2026), working a supportive team and with a handover period to help set you up for sucess.

You will:

• Deliver the day-to-day operations of Council's payroll, including timesheet processing.
• Interpret employment conditions and provide accurate advice to employees, in collaboration with HR.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, Council's Enterprise Agreement, and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate payroll procedures, documentation, and database integrity.
• Assist in system testing and updates for the payroll module (Civica).
• Complete year-end processes including salary accruals and leave liability reporting.
• Provide payroll data and reports for budgeting, grants, WorkCover, superannuation, and other payments.
• Support budget development through payroll forecasting and data analysis.

Who and what we are looking for (skills and experience). You'll have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a Payroll specialist role or similar.
• Demonstrated experience to efficiently and accurately process the end-to-end payroll function, including processing wages (timesheet, higher duties, backpay), STP, Superannuation, and WorkCover,
• Experience with range of systems and databases (we use CIVICA).
• Prior experience in the preparation of a large/complex payroll service, including the interpretation and administration of employment legislation.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide and report accurate information.
• A demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and the impact of the payroll functions.

Pre-employment requirements

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

What we offer:

• A full-time parental leave cover position (to 31 December 2026) with a monthly RDO.
• Salary of $94,475.99 - $102,712.38 per annum plus super.
• Flexible work arrangements that support personal well-being alongside professional commitments.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the position description.

For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Maggie Tian on 0450 759718 or [email protected].

Applications close: 28 August 2025 at 11:45 pm.

Why choose Banyule: Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.