Full Time 35 hours per week OR two part time positions for 21 hours per week.
Hybrid Work available
Access to Learning and Development Opportunities

About the company

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team.

This position is available as one full time position, or two part time positions at 21 hours per week each.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide “best value” services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

About the role

You will be responsible for effectively managing and maintaining an accurate, compliant and up-to-date payroll and personnel management system, ensuring full adherence to the Local Government (State) Award, Taxation, Statutory requirement, Council policies, and the Council’s Salary Administration System.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

Demonstrated extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a medium-to-large 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 hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
An employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
Extensive professional development and training opportunities
The convenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting David Wurth on 9911 3645 or Don Johnston on 9911 3512.

Salary range:

From $1602 per week (+ super) (pro rata for part time) to $1855 per week (+ super) (pro rata for part time) dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate.

Closing date:

Applications close 22 March 2026.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

Lane Cove Council

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