• Part time, temporary role until March 2027 | Job share arrangement
• Approx 25 hours per week
• Band 6: $48.01 - $52.38 per hour (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the role

The Payroll Systems Administrator plays a key role in supporting Council’s payroll operations, which service approximately 1455 employees. Using systems including PayGlobal, Humanforce and Employee Self Service, this role ensures payroll processes are accurate, efficient and well supported across the organisation.

You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Council’s payroll systems, providing expert advice, and delivering high quality support to internal users. The role also focuses on improving system capability, streamlining processes and supporting the payroll team to deliver reliable, compliant and customer focused services.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Managing the technical and functional operation of Council’s payroll systems.
• Supporting system related projects, new initiatives and product implementation.
• Producing payroll and management reports.
• Providing system analysis, troubleshooting, maintenance and user support.
• Developing system enhancements, process automation and integrations.
• Ensuring data integrity, security and accurate system configuration.
• Delivering Helpdesk and training services to internal users.

About you

You are a proactive and solutions focused systems professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer focused support. You’re confident working in complex payroll or HRIS environments and have a strong eye for detail, data accuracy and process improvement. You thrive on solving problems, improving systems and helping others make the most of the tools available to them.

You will bring:

• Experience working with payroll, HRIS or business application systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance requirements, ability to interpret awards, legislation, and other statutory requirements
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including experience managing system configurations, security access and data integrity.
• A passion for improving processes, automating workflows and enhancing system capability.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train, support and guide users.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple business units.
• A customer focused approach, with a commitment to delivering high quality service.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include National Police Record Check and evidence of right to work in Australia. Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

Payroll Systems Administrator - Position Description.pdf

What’s on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible work options
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Apply NOW!

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: Monday 26 January 2026 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact John Vastianos, Chief Financial Officer on 9524 3434 or email JVastianos@gleneira.vic.gov.au