Payroll Officer

(Permanent Part Time - 24 hours per week)

• Are you a detail-oriented person who thrives on accuracy, confidentiality and delivering exceptional service?
• Do you enjoy working with numbers, legislation and systems while supporting employees across an organisation?

About the role:

The Payroll Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Council's fortnightly payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and Council policies.

This role plays a critical part in delivering an efficient payroll service to Council employees, maintaining payroll records, providing payroll-related advice and supporting a range of payroll, superannuation and workers compensation administration functions.

The successful applicant may be required to work additional ordinary hours, up to a maximum of 38 hours per week, during the initial training period and where operational requirements necessitate, subject to consultation with their People Manager and in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement.

Some of the duties and responsibilities include:

• Accurately prepare and process Council's payroll
• Maintain payroll records, leave accruals and employee information with a high level of confidentiality
• Process payroll deductions, allowances, taxation and superannuation payments
• Reconcile payroll data and prepare payroll reports as required
• Provide advice and support to employees regarding payroll, leave, allowances and taxation
• Process employee commencements, terminations and payroll adjustments
• Complete payroll-related statutory reporting, including Single Touch Payroll requirements
• Assist with workers compensation administration and reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with relevant awards, legislation, enterprise agreements and Council policies

About you:

We are looking for an individual who has the following:

• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing and administration
• Ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, awards and employment conditions
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• A current Non-Prohibited South Australian Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain prior to commencement

If this sounds like your perfect role, we want to hear from you!

About the Whyalla City Council:

As a multifunctional regional Council, in addition to the usual Council services, we manage Early Learning Services, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium and recreational facilities including Visitor Information Services.

We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.

We stand by and embrace our core values when delivering each and every one of our services: We Belong, We Collaborate, We Deliver, We Serve.

About the benefits:

• Competitive salary + 12% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Provision for uniform
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Family and Domestic Violence support
• Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes

Further Information:

For more information in relation to position responsibilities, refer to the following:

• PD - Payroll Officer

Enquiries can be directed to Grant Jennings, Manager Finance and Knowledge Management on 8640 3444.

The remuneration for this role is in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council's current Enterprise Agreement, commencing at Level 4 $93,952 pro rata for hours worked.

So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we’re waiting for you!

Apply:

• Applications must include your current resume and cover letter and must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted. Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process. Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
• Applications close 9:00AM Thursday, 18 June 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.