At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Payroll Officer.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Payroll Officer in our People & Culture branch, and develop your skills and future career.

Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love

Play a key role in
processing payroll, maintaining accurate records, and supporting system
improvements. Working with an efficient and dynamic small team, this position is responsible for processing and assisting in the coordination and preparation of Council's fortnightly payroll, performing tasks such as timesheet
processing (digital and physical), leave entitlements, deductions, and superannuation, while ensuring
compliance with award requirements and Council policies. With a focus on
communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent
opportunity for someone with payroll experience and strong computer skills. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are highly efficient and confident in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You'll work with a great team to:

• Prepare, process and check employee timesheet input including
  payment of overtime and allowances
• Administer and process employee payroll deductions
• Maintain accurate employee superannuation records
• Calculate and prepare leave applications, balance reports and cash out figures
• Establish employee records in the payroll system for new commencements
• Calculate employee terminations

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated
  experience in payroll and/or accounting functions in a large
  organisation
• High-level proficiency of computer skills
  including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and excellent customer service skills
• Experience in maintaining high level of confidentiality

We would also love you to have:

• Qualifications or progression towards
  qualifications in a relevant discipline
• Experience in
  providing Payroll Services using an E Services environment

Ready to find more from work and life?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $71,401 to $82,9881.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Payroll Team Leader on 02 6801 4743 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

Applications close 9:00am, Tuesday 28 January 2025

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.