AddressWhy work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
Ask our people why they enjoy working with us and they’ll always say awesome team and community impact. Collaboration and consultation is at the heart of who we are and our intelligent, capable, team are driven to be the best for the Sunshine Coast community. Given we’re serving the most beautiful region in Australia, it’s hard not to feel pride for our work.
People & Culture Branch partner with business areas to inspire an environment for great leadership and people capability to build on our outstanding organisation for today and the future.
This position is an integral role within the business assisting the Payroll Systems and Compliance Specialist to deliver an accurate and timely fortnightly payroll for Council’s workforce.
Work collaboratively with the HR Business Partners and the Payroll Team to ensure consistant and accurate Award and Certified Agreement interpretations.
Whilst working as part of a team, the Senior Payroll Officer will apply a deep understanding of Council’s Human Capital Management solution peopleHUB, in particular the Time & Attendance solution, Dayforce, which includes automated award interpretation
Work with the HR Business Systems Team to formulate reports covering a wide range of workforce statistics pertaining to the organisation.
You will have experience investigating complex pay anomalies, undertake calculations for special work arrangements and develop solutions.
About you
As the successful candidate, you will possess substantial knowledge and experience in managing payroll in a medium to large organisation with applied knowledge of relevant tax and superannuation matters and the ability to interpret awards and agreements.
Additionally, you will hold a Diploma level qualification in Human Resource Management or Payroll Administration or other relevant field.
Demonstrate the ability to review and improve processes, apply numeracy skills to perform calculations and reconcile figures. You will have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a high volume processing environment and an ability to meet deadlines and work well under time pressures.
Having experience with SAP SuccessFactors and Employee Central Payroll is considered highly favourable.
In return, you’ll be working with a progressive organisation which strives to be the best and work as one team to deliver high standards of service excellence.
Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
- Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
- Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
- A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.
For specific enquiries contact Carissa Brogden during business hours on 0409 632 ***.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
