Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

MidCoast Council is seeking an experienced and detail oriented Finance Officer – Payroll to join our Finance team. This position is responsible for delivering timely and accurate payroll services to Council employees, in accordance with relevant industrial instruments, legislation, and internal employment protocols.

This is a key role in ensuring Council’s payroll operations are compliant, efficient, and aligned with best practices. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of accuracy, discretion, and a commitment to service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll for Council staff, ensuring timesheets are correctly submitted, authorised, and paid in accordance with Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment contracts.

• Maintain the integrity of payroll master data, including employee records and pay classifications.

• Ensure employees on Workers' Compensation are paid in accordance with legislative entitlements and internal procedures.

• Assist with calculations for terminations, back pays, allowances, and annual review increases.

• Reconcile and remit superannuation payments and maintain accurate superannuation records.

• Maintain electronic employee leave records and assist with leave reporting as required.

• Ensure all payroll-related documentation (e.g. TFN declarations, Super Choice forms) is completed and filed appropriately.

• Liaise with external agencies (e.g. Centrelink, Child Support Agency) and complete statutory documentation as required.

• Support audit and compliance requirements by maintaining accurate and auditable payroll records.

What you'll bring

You will bring comprehensive experience and a strong understanding of key legislation including the Fair Work Act, superannuation obligations, and Workers’ Compensation requirements ensuring precision and reliability in all aspects of payroll processing. You demonstrate accuracy, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information and bring proven experience using payroll systems. With strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, you work effectively within a team and meet deadlines in a high paced environment. Qualifications in payroll, finance, or business administration are highly regarded. 

Salary: Commencing salary package circa $71,000 p.a. plus superannuation. (Dependent on skills and experience.)   

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Closing date: Sunday 27 July 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Kim Jobson, Team Leader Payroll, who is the hiring manager for this role. Kim can be reached on (02) 7955 7463 or at kim.jobson@midcoast.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
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• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.