Payroll Officer

**Position No**: 019/2025
**Work Type**: Permanent - Full Time
- Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
- You will enjoy flexible working conditions and an inclusive and diverse group of colleagues with strong team support.
- This is a fast paced and varied role that offers a chance to support Payroll and our wider People and Culture team.
- With its stunning coastline and waterways, Mandurah was named ‘Australia’s Top Tourism Town’ in 2023.

**Imagine a future with us**

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. At the City of Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

**But enough about us, let’s talk about you.**

Looking to support our fortnightly payroll function and provide a timely and seamless payroll service to our employees? With a keen eye for detail and strong numeracy skills, you will play a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time.

We are seeking an experienced and professional Payroll Officer who has exceptional numeracy, attention to detail and customer service skills. You are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Delivering the accurate and timely delivery of payroll functions in accordance with legislation, awards, agreements, and policy;
- Providing high quality administrative and systems support in an efficient and timely manner;
- Providing a high standard of customer service and support to both internal and external clients;
- Support End of Year processes;
- Calculate and process termination payments;
- Process salary changes, position changes and manage employee records;
- Data entry and extraction for employee details, rostering and time sheets;
- Maintain systems support including managing content for website and intranet; and
- Support business improvement processes.

**To be successful you will have**:

- Certificate IV in in Payroll Administration, Business, HR or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience working in a high-volume end-to-end payroll environment and well-developed understanding of payroll practices including experience using ERP systems;
- Experience working in an administrative based role;
- Experience in payment summary processing, reconciliations and month end processing;
- Experience in payroll compliance and interpreting industrial instruments including Awards and Enterprise Agreements;
- Knowledge of superannuation legislation;
- Knowledge of workers compensation requirements;
- Knowledge and ability to administer payroll and workforce management systems;
- Excellent organisational, time management and administrative skills, with a proven ability to effectively prioritise tasks to meet strict deadlines;
- Capacity to work autonomously and independently with high work ethics;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills; and
- Ability to handle sensitive material/issues with tact and strict confidentiality.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.

**The finer details**

This permanent full-time Level 4 position attracts a salary range of $79,213 - $85,172 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience. Part time work may be considered for 4 days a week. Due to the nature of work, it is essential that applicants are flexible in being able to work after hours during payroll weeks as and when required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style.

**Why work with us?**

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

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