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Payroll OfficerHume City Council · broadmeadows, VIC, au
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Payroll Officer

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-07 broadmeadows, VIC, au Full-time Hybrid Accounting
💰 Salary A$6,806–A$7,743/mo (A$81,672–A$92,916/yr) 📊 Market A$8,333–A$8,750/mo

About the Company

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We're better, every day : We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We're in it together : At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up : We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume : We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and enthusiastic about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

Responsibilities

  • ● Code and input timesheets and attendance sheets in preparation for processing.
  • ● Ensure all attendance sheets have been received.
  • ● Ensure all pay run input is accurate, balances with batch headers and is completed within payroll time frames.
  • ● Manage production and distribution of pay envelopes and attachments.
  • ● Undertake import of time and attendance files into Chris21 when required.
  • ● Assist with employee master file changes for general employee information.
  • ● Undertake updating of employee personal details, employee personal deductions/superannuation/allowances
  • ● Check and input all new employee information
  • ● Setup Employees on Vision Super website for Choice of Funds.
  • ● Ensure the accurate filing of maintenance and personnel records relating to salary rates, Long Service Leave, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, deductions and other payroll related information.

Requirements

  • ● Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the CHRIS21 payroll system is highly preferred.
  • ● Ability to assist in the payroll production by receiving, checking and calculating employee timesheets, check input data and pre-payroll reports.
  • ● Ability to carry out customer service enquiries in a timely and efficient manner and ensure external organisations requests are dealt with promptly and courteously.
  • ● Demonstrated ability in the use of a PC, including skills in word processing, spread sheeting and email applications, and the management of one's own time to achieve set objectives and completion of tasks in a timely manner.
  • ● Proven track record of maintaining focus and achieving objectives in time-sensitive conditions.

Benefits

  • ● Competitive salary package
  • ● Professional development opportunities
  • ● Supportive work environment
  • ● RDOs
Credential Requirements for Australia
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CPA Australia / CA ANZ Membership

CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 600–1,200/year Timeline: 1–3 years

For public accounting/audit sign-off only — finance roles do not require it