Payroll Coordinator

Team: People and Culture

Hours: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $91,216 - $95,780 per annum + 12% superannuation

About the role

Reporting to the Manager - People and Culture, you will be responsible for providing expertise in payroll and remuneration related areas to the council, overseeing other payroll professionals, ensuring a high level of accuracy, customer service and provide expert payroll advice, support to the Manager – People and Culture and work with the wider P&C team.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Demonstrated extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a structured organisation, including timesheet administration, Award interpretation, calculation of allowances and overtime, leave processing, and Single Touch Payroll (STP) compliance.
• Strong knowledge and experience in payroll management and compliance, including taxation, superannuation, workers’ compensation, and other payroll obligations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations.
• High‑level competency with payroll systems, including data integrity management, system maintenance, reporting, problem‑solving and troubleshooting.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with proven ability to provide clear, confidential advice on complex payroll matters to employees, supervisors and managers.
• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail and organisational skills, with demonstrated capability to work independently and maintain high standards of quality.
• Proven ability to maintain secure and confidential payroll records in accordance with privacy, audit and governance requirements.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for payroll reporting, reconciliation and analysis.

What we offer

We are committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll have access to:

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annual performance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensive professional development and training.
• Employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to Council's Flexi Time system with the ability to work a 9 day fortnight.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Located on the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with a leafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to our residents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowers children, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

We are a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other. Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

How to apply:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Lexxie Fox on (02) 9911 3645

Please Note: This position is subject to a National Police Check.

Closing date:

Applications close 4 November 2026.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. We reflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.