Payroll Officer (5897)

As the Payroll Officer, you'll perform a range of payroll processing services including variations, manual calculations, taxation, superannuation, leave transactions, data entry and checking, ensuring each task is meticulously completed with accuracy and timeliness. You’ll also respond to staff queries, providing pay and benefits information in accordance with our Enterprise Agreements and Policies, and staying updated on legislation changes to ensure compliant payroll processing.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Payroll Officer Position Description

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional seeking an exciting new opportunity? Join the City of Hobart as a Payroll Officer and be at the forefront of delivering accurate, timely, and client-focused payroll services while driving innovation and compliance within our dedicated team in the People & Culture Unit.

To excel in this role, you’ll bring sound knowledge of, and experience with large corporate or government payroll and finance systems (500+ employees), as well as experience in the processing of end-to-end remuneration, superannuation, leave, and PAYG taxation rules. High-level attention to detail with demonstrated numeracy, analytical and computer literacy skills are essential in this fast-paced setting. You bring excellent organisational, problem-solving and administrative skills, with the ability to ensure effective prioritisation to consistently meet critical deadlines. Your excellent communication and customer service skills will facilitate seamless interactions with diverse stakeholders. Your dedication to continuous improvement and ability to foster a high-performance culture, highlighting teamwork, respect, and innovation, will contribute significantly to our success. Familiarity with Navision is highly advantageous.

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 12.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
• Low Interest Personal Loans (LGAT).

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to ***********@hobartcity.com.au.

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.

Applications close 5pm Monday 29 January 2024 (AEDT).