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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 role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of Council’s payroll services. You will coordinate, maintain and process payroll functions with a strong focus on compliance with relevant legislation and industrial instruments.

Working within a close-knit team, the position will engage with staff at all levels to provide professional, customer-focused advice and support on employee related matters.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Demonstrated recent experience in payroll, finance, accounting or related industry.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to PAYG tax and superannuation and Awards.
• Proven application of strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks with the ability to work accurately under conflicting time pressures to meet deadlines.
• Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and demonstrate tact and discretion when dealing with people.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $70,800 to $81,200 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a nine day fortnight working arrangement.
• 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.
• Subsidised non-compulsory uniform.
• 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 Thursday 1 January 2026

Specific enquiries

Fran Summerfield | Acting Manager People and Culture | 02 6686 1496

How to apply

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