Supervisor - Payroll

About this role

Lead. Improve. Make a Difference. Are you a payroll professional who takes pride in getting it right every time? We're looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to join a high-performing team where payroll is valued as a critical business function, not just an administrative process. If you're ready to move beyond simply processing payroll and want to be part of an organisation that values your knowledge, supports your development, and empowers you to lead improvements, we'd love to hear from you. About the role: • Payroll matters here - You'll be part of an organisation that understands the importance of accurate, compliant, and employee-focused payroll services for an 800+ weekly payroll. • Modern Systems & Technology - Work with systems and tools designed to improve efficiency, reduce manual processing, and support continuous improvement. • Supportive Leadership - You'll have the backing of leaders who understand payroll complexities and are committed to helping you succeed. Your expertise will be respected. You'll work closely with Finance, HR, and business leaders to influence outcomes and drive improvements. • Continuous Improvement Culture - If you enjoy streamlining processes, enhancing controls, and implementing better ways of working, you'll thrive here. What's on offer: • a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super 70-hour, 9 day fortnight • a permanent full-time position • we're committed to investing in our people through professional development, training, and leadership opportunities. • flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance • generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more). We are seeking: • Degree in Business or other relevant discipline • Proven payroll leadership or supervisory experience • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, and best practice • Experience leading payroll teams and fostering a positive team culture • A passion for accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement • The confidence to build strong relationships across the organisation • A proactive mindset and desire to make a meaningful impact Recruitment timeframe: Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday 24 August 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 31 August 2026. About us: • Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast. • The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm. • Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. • Join an employer of choice . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. Where it's located: This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site. Position closes: Friday 14 August 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted. Click here to view the Position Description TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process Click here to view our Values Pre-Employment Screening: Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake: • Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered). • Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information . Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate. How To Apply: You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council. Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. • Have your Resume document ready to go. • Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. • You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'. • Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application. If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below: Selection Criteria: • Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity? • Do you hold a Degree in Business or another relevant discipline? Please provide details of your qualifications. • Demonstrated competence in delivery of a large volume weekly payroll containing a variety of employment arrangements. • Provide an example of your experience administering and improving payroll time and attendance systems, including your role and the outcomes achieved. • Outline your experience analysing, interpreting and applying Award provisions, policies and relevant legislation within a payroll environment. • Please detail your experience building and maintaining a positive, engaged and customer-focused payroll team culture. • Provide examples of how you have built and maintained effective working relationships with stakeholders across different levels of an organisation. • Describe your approach to managing, prioritising and coordinating individual and team workloads to ensure payroll services are delivered accurately and within required deadlines. Desirable: • Experience in financial and administrative positions within a local government environment. SK97188A OFFICE USE ONLY Unit Financial Services Job Grade 7 Industry Finance Employment Type full-time