- Band 6: $96,752 - $105,460 + 12% super + RDO
- 18-month fixed term opportunity (parental leave cover)
- Own end-to-end payroll for a diverse workforce
- Work with a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
As our Payroll Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for Council employees while providing exceptional support across a range of People & Culture functions. Working closely with employees, leaders and external stakeholders, you will manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing, interpret awards and enterprise agreements, maintain payroll compliance, and support the ongoing administration and improvement of our HRIS systems. You'll also contribute to reporting, data integrity, payroll reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and strengthen operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys problem-solving, building strong working relationships, and making a meaningful contribution within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be an experienced payroll professional with a passion for accuracy, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. You will bring demonstrated experience in payroll processing, a sound understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and award or enterprise agreement interpretation, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines. Confident working with payroll and HR information systems, you will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to investigate and resolve payroll queries with professionalism and efficiency. Just as importantly, you will be a collaborative team player who enjoys building positive relationships across the organisation, providing trusted advice to employees and leaders, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Your ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and take a proactive, customer-focused approach will ensure your success in this important role within our People & Culture team.
Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire
We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 9 August 2026 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
