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Salary- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Diploma of Payroll Management or Certificate IV in Payroll Administration
- LGO 7 ($100,884 - $107,067 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.
We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We lead creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial and environmental shocks.
We are a Council led by our community to create an exciting and dynamic future.
Townsville City Council is growing Townsville.
About the role
Leading a team of five payroll staff and coordinating a weekly payroll of 2,000 employees, this role will provide leadership, expert advice and guidance across the organisation. The role will also:
- Ensure all decisions and recommendations reflect the application of relevant agreements, awards, and legislations.
- Have a key focus of process improvement and ability to work collaboratively with Information Technology Services and key stakeholders with the maintenance and upgrade of payroll and time sheeting systems.
- Monitor and reconcile payroll transactions to established guidelines and standards to maintain accuracy and integrity of data.
- Report and analyse payroll, related HR and financial data to management and other key stakeholders, as required.
- Provide compliance reporting of Single Touch payroll data in line with legislation requirements.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Diploma of Payroll Management or Certificate IV in Payroll Administration plus equivalent competencies.
- Demonstrated extensive payroll experience in a similar role within a large multi-disciplined organisation.
- Advanced understanding and working knowledge of Payroll systems and relevant business systems (council currently uses CHRIS21 and UKG).
- Expert knowledge of relevant industrial awards, agreements and legislations applicable to payroll.
- Demonstrated advanced conceptual, analytical and problem solving abilities in relation to complex payroll issues.
- Proven ability to set priorities, monitor workflows, support and mentor Payroll staff and contribute to ongoing individual and team development.
- Experienced in undertaking complex projects with the ability to plan and monitor set outcomes – system implementation experience highly desirable.
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to drive outcomes whilst communicating effectively with a wide and varied workforce.
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 7 April 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active Family Social Club
- Flexible working arrangements
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
