The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects. The Corporate Development Department provides strategic services that influence the organisation's future direction and operational excellence. Join us and see the positive impact of your work can make. What we offer State-of-the-art Salisbury Community Hub is 25 minutes from the CBD with excellent rail and road connections. Modern and positive work environments. Free car parking. Flexible work options. Three additional leave days per year. Annual pay rises. Health and wellbeing programs, including skin checks, health assessments, flu vaccinations and an employee assistance program. Professional development opportunities. The role With your extensive experience in Payroll, keen eye for detail, and focus on continuous improvement, you will be a trusted advisor to the organisation on all 'things' payroll, and responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of the City of Salisbury's payroll, as well as undertake the coordination of payroll project initiatives. Key Responsibility Accurately prepare and produce fortnightly and monthly payrolls and ensure the timely disbursement of salaries, wages and allowances, including deductions, taxation and superannuation payments in line with the relevant Enterprise Agreements, Awards and Legislation. Continuously improve the payroll function ensuring that ongoing enhancements are undertaken to achieve improved processes and customer service. Ensure that all employees' payroll and leave records are maintained in an accurate and confidential manner in line with the relevant Enterprise Agreements, Awards and Legislation. Maintain high levels of customer service by communicating payroll related information to managers and staff effectively in response to customer needs within agreed timeframes. Skill & Competencies: Substantial experience in processing end to end payroll within a medium-large organisation. Demonstrated experience in the interpretation of Enterprise Agreements and Awards. Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance. High level of customer service skill, experience and ethos. High level of proficiency in payroll systems (Definitiv, TechnologyOne or similar) and intermediate excel skills. Sound knowledge of statutory requirements including taxation, superannuation, workers compensation, Government Paid Parental Leave and more. Previous experience with Human Resources Information Management System (HRIS). Knowledge and experience of the Long Service Leave Act (SA), Local Government Act (SA); and Fair Work Act 1994 (SA) will be highly regarded. Read the Position Description. People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply. Contact us All enquiries can be made to Kia Logan, Divisional Head People and Performance on 0403 151 . Applications close 5pm, Friday 15 May 2026.
