- Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid
- 6 Month Fixed Term position, 35hrs per week
- Fortnightly RDO
- Salary: $79k - $89k + Super
- Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government
About Merri-bek City Council
Merri-bek is a progressive council with 180,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, array of fabulous festivals, cool pools, eclectic shops and our community of artists and creative industries. As a Council, we’ve been supporting our community through difficult times, and our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and creating great places.
Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engagement with, the Merri-bek community. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Merri-bek City Council is a great place to live, work and play.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance.
Our organisation vision is: One team brave and diverse making a difference.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Payroll Officer to join the People and Safety team. You will be an important part of the team processing fortnightly payroll of approximately 1,200+ employees. This role involves end to end payroll processing for staff and ensuring information processed is in accordance with legislative requirements and Council’s policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities include
- Process end to end payroll in a timely manner across a fortnightly cycle
- Administer Masterfile changes e.g.; rate changes, FTE, allowances and deductions
- Processing of new starters and termination paperwork
- Ensure payroll records are accurate and representative of entitlements and conditions
- Review accuracy of timesheet calculations in Time and Attendance
- Investigate and resolve payroll queries in a timely manner
- Ensure all confidentialities are assured in all matters pertaining to Payroll and Personnel
Successful candidates will have
- Demonstrated prior experience in high volume (500+) payroll processing
- Experience with Chris21/iChris is essential to the role
- Proficient computer literacy and ability to learn systems with ease
- The ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines
- The ability to provide a high level of customer service
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy with a focus on numeracy
- The ability to interpret Enterprise Agreement and operate within fast paced environment
What the role can offer
- Fortnightly RDO
- Extensive opportunities for training & career development
- Salary sacrifice options
- A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
- Employer-supported study assistance schemes
- Wellness programs
Further support offered for our staff
- Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
- Purchase leave
- Ceremonial leave
- Gender affirmation leave
- Family violence leave
For further information about this position please contact Anna Furlong M: 0434 605 809
Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.
We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or recruitment process related adjustments please contact Katie Kinden, Recruitment Business Partner via kkinden@merri-bek.vic.gov.au or (03) 9304 9769.
- in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.
Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description.
How to apply
Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents such as your COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.
- Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.
Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.
Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Our Commitment
In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.
