Senior Payroll Officer

• Salary $94,406.52 to $109,512.00 p/a + super
• Temporary full time position – up to 24 months
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Free onsite parking

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Reporting to the Payroll Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant payroll services across Council’s workforce. You will oversee end-to-end payroll processing, provide expert guidance on payroll legislation and industrial requirements, support system enhancements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

As a senior member of the team, you will help ensure payroll operations run smoothly, maintain the integrity of payroll data and processes, mentor colleagues and deliver high-quality service to employees and stakeholders.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a diverse workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on Awards, taxation, superannuation and Local Government legislative requirements, ensuring accurate, compliant and customer-focused service delivery.
• Manage complex payroll matters, including termination payments, reconciliations, reporting, audits and statutory obligations.
• Support the enhancement and optimisation of payroll systems, including upgrades, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining data integrity.
• Mentor and support team members, sharing knowledge, building capability and acting as the Payroll Coordinator's delegate when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that streamline processes, strengthen compliance and enhance service outcomes.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• End-to-end payroll experience within a medium to large organisation, supported by relevant qualifications in Payroll, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards and industrial requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply complex legislative and compliance obligations accurately.
• Advanced payroll systems and reporting expertise, including payroll administration, data integrity, troubleshooting, reconciliations and payroll analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills, with proven experience managing complex payroll calculations, termination payments, taxation and superannuation obligations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a customer-focused approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Leadership and teamwork capability, including experience mentoring colleagues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience using TechnologyOne CIAnywhere and payroll modules is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Contact Matthew Lee on 9424 0688

Closes: 11.30pm, Thursday 2 July 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer