Tamworth Regional Council

Payroll Coordinator

Coordinator Payroll

Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY – Coordinator, Payroll

• Utilise your finance and payroll experience
• Join a dynamic team servicing the organisation
• Enhanced work life balance with flexible work arrangements 

As part of the Finance team, the Payroll Coordinator will facilitate an efficient, effective and timely payroll service to all Council staff in accordance with Award rates and Council Policies. 

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

Extensive practical experience working in Payroll in a large organisation or sound accounting knowledge and practical experience and ideally have a Diploma in Accounting as a minimum. 

Key responsibilities will include the following:

• Facilitating payroll processing including;
• Application of relevant award
• All payroll reconciliations internal and external
• Staying abreast of relevant legislation changes including Payroll Tax and Superannuation
• Producing & reconciling fortnightly payroll reports to the general ledger. This will require sound accounting knowledge;
• Contributing to continuous improvements involving internal systems of work;
• Responding to all audit enquiries pertaining to payroll;
• Communicating and managing all tax officepayroll reporting;
• The ability to work independently and problem solve;
• The ability to write and provide input on developing and maintaining policies and procedures;
• Willingness to interrogate and enhance processes to make full use of software programs; and
• The ability to work autonomously and problem solve.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with demonstrated experience working in a payroll or accounting function. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to problem solve autonomously.

Please refer to the Position Description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria.

Salary Range: Grade 15 - $86,308.58 - $93,394.43 annually plus 11.50% superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Interested? Apply Now!

Applications close: 11:59pm Monday, 25 November 2024.

Enquiries: For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact Leah Sing, Expenditure Accountant on 6767 5426.

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ABOUT US

Tamworth Regional Council is a large and vibrant regional Council with over 600 employees who service our community in a diverse range of areas including, but not limited to, planning and development, infrastructure and recreational services, cultural connectivity and visitor experiences, economic development and water and waste services. The Tamworth region has become the home of over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW.

OUR COUNCIL - TRC

It is an exciting time to join Tamworth Regional Council with a recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100”. This is our strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people, focusing on liveability, community and required infrastructure, among other things.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Region is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3 to 4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

WHAT WE OFFER

In undertaking this key role, you will be offered a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, 4 weeks annual leave, corporate rate gym membership, and supportive health and wellbeing programs. See below for further work perks!

Flexible Work Options

• Council offers flexible working arrangements by mutual agreement according to operational requirements (condensed hours, job share, 19 day months, 9 day fortnights, time in lieu as approved)

Leave

• Long service leave after five (5) years
• Nine weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 18 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Health & Wellbeing leave, Carer’s leave, Domestic Violence leave
• Leave (1 day) for NAIDOC week celebrations for those who identify

Career Development

• Career development opportunities including access to training and professional development activities, with succession planning forefront of mind
• Educational Assistance Program provides opportunities to pursue study in a higher level role or related qualification/field

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

• Breast feeding friendly workplace
• Ideal location with easy access to cycle or walk to work
• QANTAS Club discounts
• Free entry to Council’s pools
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Social Club
• Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your immediate family
• Corporate rate gym membership (participating gyms)
• Uniforms subsidised in line with Councils Uniform policy
• Novated leases available to all staff

Tamworth Regional Council is committed to acting in the best interest for our staff, their families and the community at large. TRC is also committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.