Payroll Expert

Permanent / Part Time / 21 hours per week

Salary: $47,612 - $53,517 gross p.a. (Pro rata for 21 hours per week) plus 12% Super

Located at the Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra

Join a friendly and supportive team of Payroll Experts

Applications close: Sunday, 8 November 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

Provide accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for Council employees, including system management, award interpretation, record maintenance, and strong internal customer support, while contributing to process improvements. This includes:

Accurate interpretation and processing of timesheets, ensuring calculations are in accordance with all relevant Awards, Agreements and Council policies, in a timely manner.

Process high volume superannuation, deductions, taxation, deductions and net pay.

Review superannuation payments and calculations providing a report to the ATO

Assist with the reconciliation of the weekly and monthly payroll, taxation, leave, deductions and net pay.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have

Certificate IV in Accounting/Bookkeeping/Payroll/Business/Office Administration OR equivalent experience

Extensive experience in payroll processing and payroll reporting within a medium to large organisation

Advanced knowledge and experience of payroll systems and reporting tools

Current Class C Driver's Licence

Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

*\ Council requires applicants for this position to undergo a National Criminal History Check during the recruitment process. This check will be at the expense of Council.\

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and reliable, with strong payroll experience and a solid understanding of awards, legislation, and systems. They demonstrate excellent accuracy, organisational skills, and the ability to interpret industrial instruments, along with a customer-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.

2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.

3. Please describe a complex payroll issue you have managed (for example involving awards, taxation, superannuation, or legislative interpretation). What steps did you take to resolve it, and how did you ensure accuracy and compliance?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253 or 02 4429 5451.

Applications Close: Sunday, 8 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Cristy Jones - Lead - Payroll - 02 4429 3590

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Option of flexitime for indoor staff

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working arrangements

Novated lease arrangements available

Opportunities for professional development and training

Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

NSW Welcome Experience

\*\*Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.