Senior Payroll Officer
Job No:
COH23819
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: People and Culture Group
Location: Town Hall
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $101,051 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
- Proven experience in a senior payroll role within a large and complex organisation.
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, superannuation, and employment frameworks.
- Analytical capability to resolve complex payroll issues and drive improvements.
- Experience supervising or leading staff, with a focus on building capability and supporting team performance.
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong systems capability and adaptability across payroll platforms and HR systems.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
About you
You will hold a degree in Accounting, Human Resources or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications, skills and experience, along with a current Driver Licence with extensive experience in payroll administration within a large and complex organisation is essential.
A minimum of four years’ experience in a similar role is required, ideally gained in environments with multiple Enterprise Agreements, union involvement, and high-volume or manual payroll processing. Strong working knowledge and the ability to interpret relevant legislation and frameworks, including Employment Legislation, Industry Acts, Superannuation Guarantee legislation, Awards and Agreements are critical to success in this role.
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills are essential, with a proven ability to resolve complex payroll issues and implement practical, effective solutions.
A high level of attention to detail, sound judgement, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance underpin your approach to work, alongside well-developed communication skills that enable you to provide clear and expert advice to a range of stakeholders.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about payroll and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Carlos Corvalan, Principal People and Culture Operations, on 03 6238 2779 or email carlos.corvalan@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 5 July 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
