Liverpool City Council

Payroll and Benefits Advisor

Payroll & Benefits Advisor 

1 x Permanent Full Time, 35 hours, 5 days per week

Salary: $85,925.08 - $94,151.91 + Super

Closing Date: 1st April 2025

About us:

Liverpool is one of the oldest and fastest growing cities in Australia. We are home to the Western Sydney International Airport, which will open in 2026 and is already generating significant employment and economic opportunities. As Liverpool grows, Liverpool City Council is making best use of the available funding to provide infrastructure and transform Liverpool into a vibrant, global city of lifestyle and opportunity

About the Role:

As the Pay and Benefits Advisor, you’ll be part of Payroll team that is responsible for the running the timely, accurate and relevant processing and the accurate & timely delivery of payroll, personnel and leave services for a workforce of 900 plus employee.

This role will be responsible for the completion of fortnightly payroll, assist with Tax, superannuation and other legislative and statutory obligations, related reports, business process forms and other documentation as required.  A strong understanding and interpretation of the Awards, workplace agreements and legislations effectively, applying sound judgement and initiative. As well as workers compensation payments, contract variations (higher duties, car allowance and deductions), experience with STP (single touch payroll)

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in payroll.
• Excellent analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy essential
• Team player (proactively seeks to assist where necessary).
• Process driven (strong understanding of implications and requirements of role)
• High level of computer literacy and competence in Microsoft Office Programs, including Excel (pivot tables, formulas & data manipulation) word, outlook and computerised payroll databases systems.

Benefits of working at LCC

• Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
• Council offers professional development opportunities & ongoing support
• Flexible working arrangement: from home and various Council office
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunity to participate in Flexi time
• Health and Wellbeing days (2 per year)

At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment.  They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short- and long-term objectives. 

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at 87117765

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.