Payroll Officer

Unit: Corporate Services Network
Location: Town Hall, Macquarie Street, Hobart City
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021
Salary range: $70,381 to $83,236 per annum + 13% superannuation.

About the role

As a Payroll Officer at City of Hobart, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our team. You'll be the first point of contact for payroll queries, providing expert advice and resolving issues while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This is a dynamic role where you’ll also support report generation, assist with software upgrades, and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Role accountabilities include:

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries, offering advice and resolving issues.
• Accurately process payroll transactions (e.g., overtime, allowances, taxation, superannuation, leave).
• Maintain payroll data integrity and ensure compliance with award and statutory requirements.
• Prepare routine reports on pay, leave, and superannuation for management and external agencies.
• Assist with testing payroll software upgrades and suggest improvements.
• Ensure payroll forms and procedures are updated and maintained.
• Provide advice on pay, leave, and superannuation, escalating non-routine matters as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards in all tasks.

Learn more about the role: Position Description - Payroll Officer

About you

You’re an experienced numbers professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy. You thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong problem-solving skills, and can manage multiple tasks effectively. Proficient in payroll systems (or similar) and Microsoft Office, you’re adaptable to new software and committed to maintaining compliance. You’re also a team player who brings excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to every task. If you have a background in Payroll, HR, Finance, or Accounting and enjoy delivering great results, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Candice Muggleton, Principal People and Culture Operations, on 03 6238 2568 or email candice.muggleton@hobartcity.com.au.

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm AEDT Sunday 27 October 2024.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your resume, qualification/s, and Driver Licence ready to attach at the end of your application.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.