About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

Work Life Balance – We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.

Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.

Opportunity – Temporary part time role, 0.5 FTE up to 31 December 2026, based in the Rosebud office. Band 5 – $80,395 (full time equivalent) per annum, plus super. The salary will be pro-rated to FTE worked.

Flexibility: 19 hours per week across 4 days.

About the Role

Reporting to the Coordinator – Payroll Services the core responsibilities include:

Processing timesheets, payroll, and superannuation requirements,

Delivering an excelling employee experience to our approx. 1,000 wonderful members of the organisation.

End to end processing ensuring compliance of all policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Maintaining personnel file records, correspondence and accurate records of all payroll related activities in a confidential manner.

About You

Attention to Detail: Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Customer Service: Provide a high standard of clear and professional customer service to both internal and external clients.

Knowledge of Payroll Legislation: Understanding industrial/employment legislation, regulations, frameworks, superannuation, awards, as it applies to payroll requirements.

Proficiency with Payroll Systems: Demonstrated skills using a Payroll Software system or HR Information System; Tech1 and Human Force experience would be desirable.

Problem Solving: Addressing payroll queries and resolving issues efficiently.

Continuous Improvement Mindset: Consistently seek opportunities to enhance how we deliver our services.

Experience: Demonstrated experience in a payroll function, preferably in a medium to large organisation.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Girga Karunanayake, Coordinator – Payroll Services, 5950 1985.