Payroll Support Officer

Ballina Shire Council

Ballina, Lismore and Far North Coast NSW

Records Management and Document Control (Administration and Office Support)

Government - Local (Government and Defence)

Part time, Full time

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ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

Ballina Shire Council is strongly committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race religion, sexual orientation or disability status.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

Council is seeking an organised, motivated and suitably experienced individual to join its People and Culture section. Reporting to Council’s Manager People and Culture, this position will provide high level support with Council’s fortnightly payroll processing. The position will also provide professional administration to support Council’s People and Culture functions. 

Hours of work for this part time position are 21 hours per week worked across Monday, Tuesday and Friday to align with payroll processing requirements.

To be successful you will bring

Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.

TAFE certificate in business administration or equivalent and/or extensive previous experience in a payroll/ administrative position.

Demonstrated experience in a computerised financial management system.

Proven typing and data entry experience, requiring attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Proven sound communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service and deal with sensitive issues using diplomacy, assertiveness and compassion.

The rewards

A part time annual salary range of $39,500 to $45,300 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.

Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture

Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options

Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.

An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.

An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.

Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 11 July 2025

Specific enquiries

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Fran Summerfield Manager People and Culture: 02 6686 1496