Payroll Officer (Regional) (Permanent Full Time)

About the Opportunity

Council is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer who will be responsible operating within the Human Resources Department, this role will perform payroll processing activities in accordance with relevant awards, legislation, Council's policies and procedures. 

This position can be based at any of our major regional centres (Dalby/Chinchilla/Miles/Tara/Wandoan).

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, you will be:

• Providing a high level of service, advice and response to payroll related enquiries, including interpretation of relevant industrial instruments;
• Performing accurate and high-volume payroll related data processing including employee maintenance, salary sacrifice arrangements, end to end superannuation processes, employee deductions and disbursements, off cycle employment terminations and backpay adjustments, within scheduled deadlines;
• Maintaining currency of relevant knowledge in industrial legislation, superannuation and PAYG taxation; and
• Contributing to, assist and perform pay period and financial year processing and related reporting.

About yourself

The successful applicant will have the:

• Ability to competently interpret industrial instruments and employment related legislation, and practical experience gained in a multi-instrument payroll environment.
• Thorough knowledge of operational methods and activities relevant to payroll functions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and in writing, including negotiation and consultation skills and the ability to display tact, discretion and integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Substantial time management, prioritisation and planning skills to meet regular and concurrent deadlines.

The benefits working for WDRC:

Work / life balance

Enjoy quality time with flexible working arrangements

Access to Corporate Health Plan

Take care of yourself and join a health plan to improve life.

Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

Change your lifestyle and live better with healthy ideas. Be your best possible self with provided support and information.

Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

Reach out to someone confidentially if you are experiencing any concerns or problems.

Salary Packaging Available

Restructure your salary to work for you to pay for everyday living expenses such as Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity.

Allowances Available (if applicable)

Allowances such as Locality Allowance may be applicable to your position.

Job security in a local government position

Feel secure working for an organisation who believes in strong foundations of respect, balance, communication, teamwork, accountability and leadership.

Living & Working in the Western Downs:

If you are an experienced Payroll Officer and are looking for a new challenge, this role is for you.  TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 13 June 2024.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration and you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants for this position agree to WDRC conducting an employment check with your current (or most recent) employer prior to your formal appointment to the advertised position.

WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.