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Supervisor - Payroll

Tweed Shire Council
Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia
A$102,118 p/a + 12% super
Market rate
Accounting → Payroll
Full-time
Hybrid

Posted 15 days ago


Lead. Improve. Make a Difference.

Are you a payroll professional who takes pride in getting it right every time?

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to join a high-performing team where payroll is valued as a critical business function, not just an administrative process.

If you're ready to move beyond simply processing payroll and want to be part of an organisation that values your knowledge, supports your development, and empowers you to lead improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role:
  • Payroll matters here - You'll be part of an organisation that understands the importance of accurate, compliant, and employee-focused payroll services for an 800+ weekly payroll.
  • Modern Systems & Technology - Work with systems and tools designed to improve efficiency, reduce manual processing, and support continuous improvement.
  • Supportive Leadership - You'll have the backing of leaders who understand payroll complexities and are committed to helping you succeed. Your expertise will be respected. You'll work closely with Finance, HR, and business leaders to influence outcomes and drive improvements.
  • Continuous Improvement Culture - If you enjoy streamlining processes, enhancing controls, and implementing better ways of working, you'll thrive here.
What's on offer:
  • a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super
    70-hour, 9 day fortnight
  • a permanent full-time position
  • we're committed to investing in our people through professional development, training, and leadership opportunities.
  • flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
  • generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
  • Degree in Business or other relevant discipline
  • Proven payroll leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, and best practice
  • Experience leading payroll teams and fostering a positive team culture
  • A passion for accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement
  • The confidence to build strong relationships across the organisation
  • A proactive mindset and desire to make a meaningful impact
Recruitment timeframe:

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 24 August 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 31 August 2026.

About us:
  • Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
  • The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
  • Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
  • Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 14 August 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

SK97188A

OFFICE USE ONLY


About Tweed Shire Council

Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia
Administration & Office Support

Tweed Shire Council is the largest council on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia. Covering an area of 1300 square kilometres, the Tweed adjoins the local government areas of Byron, Lismore, Kyogle, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast, with the NSW–Queensland border to its north where it divides the twin towns of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta.

Council is the largest employer in the Tweed with a workforce of more than 750 employees across a wide range of professions. Through a budget of about $256 million, Council delivers more than 50 services to 41,500 ratepayers and almost 100,000 residents who call the Tweed home.

In late 2021, Council was named Employer of Choice by Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) for its great employment practices within NSW local government.

Professionals Australia recognises what workers throughout the region already know – people choose to work at Tweed Shire Council when presented with other employment opportunities due to its:

employment terms

great workplace culture

amazing location.

Aboriginal Acknowledgement – Tweed Shire Council wishes to recognise the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Bundjalung Nation who have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional custodians of these lands.

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