Full time contract for 12-Months

This is an exciting opportunity for a high performing payroll officer who enjoys a challenge, consistently demonstrates the values of our organisation, is motivated by helping others succeed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, demonstrates personal accountability, and is focused on delivering quality outcomes and results.

About the Position

Responsible for the end-to-end payroll function, the position offers a significant degree of autonomy whilst ensuring the accurate and timely payment of wages and salaries. The position will play a lead role in coordinating payroll activities including complex payroll related enquiries and processing, upholding appropriate levels of quality, and ensuring consistency and compliance is met in line with appropriate legislation, enterprise agreements, regulations, policy and procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will be provided the opportunity to shape and influence our payroll service, through the provision of fair, consistent, precise advice, guidance and support to the Payroll Officers, as well as broader Finance and HR department on payroll specific matters.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Experience leading and coordinating end to end payroll processes within a medium to large scale organisation;
2. Experience mentoring and guiding team members;
3. Experience in providing confidential, complex administrative support at a level that requires a professional approach with an emphasis on meeting deadlines, problem solving, and delivering exceptional customer service;
4. Continuously challenging payroll processes and methods to ensure contemporary practices and tools are considered and where applicable implemented;
5. Undertaking timely internal and statutory reporting as well as end of year and ad-hoc reporting;
6. Developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate, both written and verbally, listen and assess the needs of customers and liaise with a wide range of people, both internal and external to the organisation;
7. Experience working within Local Government and the Technology One payroll system would be highly regarded.

Working for Council
Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive salary
• Fun and energetic team
• Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over Christmas
• Flexible ways of working
• Free parking
• An expansive health & wellbeing program
• Salary sacrificing options

If, after reading the position description you have any queries, or require further information please contact Emil Bogatec, Team Leader Financial Accounting on 0421 443 116.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals with disabilities. For any adjustments during the recruitment process or on the job, contact [email protected].

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.

Applications close – 10am Monday 10th November 2025