Senior Payroll Officer

We are looking for a passionate, hardworking and experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our supportive Finance team.

As our Senior Payroll Officer you will be responsible for processing and assisting in the coordination and preparation of weekly payroll in accordance with award rates and Council Policies, maintaining employee records and providing effective communications with all staff regarding payroll matters. This position also assists in the end of financial year and monthly reporting processes.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

$71,262 - $82,514 per annum plus superannuation

You will be located in the picturesque Hunter Valley which is located just 120 kilometres north of Sydney and 40 kilometres west of Newcastle. Our region is well renowned as Australia's oldest wine producing region and has a tourism industry worth an estimated $521 million. 

Working at Cessnock City Council you will have access to a wide range of benefits and option to help you balance your work/life commitments. These include; 

• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Free parking on-site
• Fabulous location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

Arun Varghese, Finance Coordinator on (02) 4993 4***

Please complete the application form below and provide detailed responses to the questions which relate to the criteria within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact ***********@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.