Payroll/Finance Officer

Payroll/Finance Officer

Position No. 33

Permanent Full-Time

Band 5 - $74,861 - $85,591 yearly, plus 12% statutory superannuation

Take the next step in your career with Wellington Shire Council as our Payroll/Finance Officer Bring your payroll accuracy and attention to detail to support the smooth delivery of Council's payroll and finance functions.

What your day will look like

As our Payroll/Finance Officer you will:

• Process Council's fortnightly payroll accurately and efficiently in line with Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and Fair Work provisions.
• Maintain employee records and masterfile data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with audit and legislative requirements.
• Provide quality customer service to staff by responding to payroll queries and supporting employee access to payroll systems.
• Assist with financial administration tasks, including data entry, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, data, and statistical reports.

What you will gain

By joining us, you'll enjoy:

• Significant workplace flexibility, including WFH opportunities
• Flexible hours and ability to purchase additional leave to help you
  balance work and life commitments.
• The lifestyle benefits of living and working in a welcoming regional
  community.
• Be secure in this permanent, full-time role, as part of our friendly and
  knowledgeable Finance team.

About You

Our ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Experienced in end-to-end payroll processing, with strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skilled in using payroll and finance systems, including Microsoft Office and data management software.
• Knowledgeable about Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and Fair Work legislation relevant to local government.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• A clear communicator who provides excellent customer service and works effectively as part of a team.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong
commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides
work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development.
We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career
opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their
own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our
vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities". As one of the largest employers in the region
we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the
municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in
our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and
implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to
position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our
diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation,
flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding
the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different
backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender
identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability
seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the
challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire
Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia
and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of
us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle
every day.

In Wellington
Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our
pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands
and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself
right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be
short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit
to find out why
the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How
to Apply:

Click on Apply Now and attach your current resume. If
what you have read resonates with your values, experience, and career
aspirations then we want to hear from you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity,
apply today

You will need
to apply by 11:59pm Tuesday 11 November 2025.