City of Ryde Council

Payroll Officer

• Assist in the fortnightly cycle of payroll processing and reconciliation
• Enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
• Salary from $75,126.24 - $86,395.18 + superannuation

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

In this role you will assist the Payroll team in providing an efficient and effective payroll service to staff. Your key responsibilities will include the checking of time and attendance information, data entry, and maintaining employee records. You will also provide advice to staff and managers regarding interpretation of Award conditions, tax legislation, and organisation policies.

Working within the iChris and Tambla systems, you will assist the Payroll team in processing and reconciling the fortnightly pay cycle, ensuring a high level of attention to detail and accuracy is maintained.

About you

You are a team player with more than 3 years experience who assists with time and attendance checks, data entry, and maintaining employee records. You’ll provide guidance on Award conditions, tax legislation, and policies, while ensuring accuracy in processing the fortnightly pay cycle using the iChris system.

In addition, you will also have:

• Experience in payroll processing, operating procedures, taxation legislation, and award interpretation including knowledge of superannuation and workers’ compensation
• Experience using computer-based payroll systems, ideally using the iChris system
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Thorough understanding of remuneration and reconciliation practices from a People & Culture, and Finance perspective.
• Strong organisation and personal time management skills

Your commencing annual salary will range from $75,126.24 - $86,395.18 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks  
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date:  Sunday 19 January 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Leah Sutherland on (02) 9952 8042 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety