Coordinator Payroll Services - Local Government (Colac, Victoria)
Initial 6-Month Contract

Osborne Richardson is partnering with our Local Government clients based in Colac, Victoria, to seek a highly skilled Coordinator Payroll Services for an initial 6-month contract.

About the Role
This pivotal role will see you oversee and manage payroll services for the council, ensuring accurate and efficient delivery in line with legislative requirements, industrial agreements, and organisational standards. You will lead a small team, providing guidance, supervision, and expertise to ensure the department meets its objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise, and manage a multi-disciplinary payroll team.
- Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll in a complex environment.
- Interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards, and industrial agreements.
- Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders on payroll-related matters.
- Develop and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation, contributing to continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement payroll strategies, procedures, and policies.

Key Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in payroll, accounting, business, or human resources, combined with substantial experience; or extensive experience sufficient to perform all duties at this level.
- Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, build strong team relationships, and provide outstanding customer service.
- Proven ability to develop, motivate, and guide team members, providing expert advice while establishing and monitoring outcomes.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to use initiative and work unsupervised to meet deadlines and objectives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills, with experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating payroll procedures and strategies.
- Extensive experience in a complex payroll environment, with a deep understanding of relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines.
- Proven supervisory or management experience within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for managing complex and sensitive issues.
- A Working with Children Check is essential.

Why Join?
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on a critical function within a well-established local government organisation. If you are a confident payroll professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for excellence in service delivery, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

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For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact jason@osbornerichardson.com.au.