Payroll Officer

**Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks**:

- **Competitive package with excellent working conditions**:

- **Work in Local Government**

**About Us**:
Mosman Council is committed to its community, innovation, the environment and making a difference at the local level. We offer diverse and challenging work with an opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents. The recruitment and selection of talented staff committed to giving back to the community is a high priority for us, as we know our reputation relies on it.

Our employees enjoy many great benefits, including a 3-weekly Rostered Day Off for full-time staff, public transport travel subsidy program, tertiary study assistance, health and wellbeing initiatives and annual Award increases.

We offer a professional and flexible working environment with many opportunities for upskilling and cross-unit collaboration. We take pride in having a supportive and progressive workplace culture.

**Why Apply?**:
Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s, and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Payroll Officer you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset - our staff.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your payroll skills to provide the full range of Payroll Services.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $88,590 to $107,905 plus superannuation dependent on your experience and qualifications.

**Why you'll like working here**:

- At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.
- As a close knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment. The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.
- We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.
- We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list
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**What you'll be working on**

In this autonomous role you will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and processing of Council's fortnightly payroll. This will include the provision of reports to management, expert advice and consultation on relevant legislation, awards, policies and procedures to management and staff.

In addition, you will assist with administration of workers compensation matters and manage return to work for injured works. To facilitate the process, you will liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders and industry bodies.

**What you'll bring to the role**

To be successful in this role you will bring demonstrated experience in payroll management and workers compensation including thorough knowledge of payroll and taxation legislation.

You will be the primary liaison point for staff in relation to payroll and workers compensation matters and your experience will enable you to ensure best practice service delivery for Council. You will have the people skills to quickly build strong relationships with line management and staff.

Experience in Local Government and knowledge of Authority Payroll and TechnologyOne ECM software are not mandatory but will be highly regarded.

In addition to the above you will also hold a valid Covid-19 vaccination.

**How to Apply**:

- You will be asked to upload your Resume/CV and other documentation relevant to the position.
- All documents uploaded _must_ be in Microsoft Word, PDF or JPEG format.
- For further information about the role, please contact **Melissa Karlsson on 9978 4012** during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached **Position Description**.**:
**Applications close**: 11.30pm, 25 June 2023
- Mosman Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe workplace_._
- Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people._