Payroll Manager

Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.

PAYROLL MANAGER (Permanent)

Responsible for developing and implementing payroll policies and processes and the overall management and delivery of all payroll functions for Griffith City Council ensuring compliance with Laws and Taxation obligations and supervising the payroll team in accordance with Council policies and procedures and statutory requirements.

 Qualifications: The successful applicant will require Diploma in Payroll Administration or Accounting field or demonstrated extensive relevant experience in a senior Payroll position. Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.

Skills & Knowledge: The successful applicant will require a comprehensive understanding with interpretation of awards and legislation in relation to payroll, and extensive knowledge of the Payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll taxes and superannuation legislation.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week. 

Salary and conditions: Commencement annual salary range from $108,102.72 to $118,908.24 (Grade 19), plus Superannuation.

Griffith City Council offers;

• Location & Lifestyle
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks sick leave each year
• 5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Health & Assistance programs
• Access to the fitness passport program
• Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience

Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Applications close: Monday, 28 April 2025

For any questions about the role please contact Shireen Donaldson on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.