Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Payroll Department, is looking for a Payroll Officer.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Provide advice and information to Managers and employees on payroll issues, including information on conditions of employment.
• Develop strong and positive relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Prepare accounting journals, bank transfers and the transmission of EFT of Payroll Payments and tax payments within the appropriate timelines.
• Undertake the preparation and cost allocation of salaries and wages time sheets, including processing reports for the reconciliation of payroll to the General Ledge
• Reconcile payroll deductions for PAYG, Superannuation and various other organisations, as required
• Provide data input associated with payroll and Human Resources Systems, including the production of salary advice forms and reports as required

This is a full time role.

About you

• A strong knowledge and understanding of and experience in contemporary Payroll functions and knowledge of computer based payroll systems
• An understanding of relevant industrial agreements and legislation
• Ability to provide sound advice to employees and managers.
• Relevant experience working within a payroll environment
• Relevant experience interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements
• Relevant experience applying taxation and superannuation legislation
• Relevant experience working with HRIS and specifically payroll systems

The following qualifications and/or experience are desirable for the position:

• Local Government experience
• Experience with Chris21

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 4 currently remunerated at $70,945.56 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Ebony Chambers on ebony.chambers@frankston.vic.gov.au

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councilors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.