Are you looking for a career-lifestyle opportunity? Looking for a dynamic and diverse work environment within a supportive organisation? The Colac Otway Shire Council are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Financial Services Department as the Payroll Services Officer . Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity. As the Payroll Services Officer you will ensure that Council: Understands and complies with the relevant enterprise agreements, awards, legislation and organisational policies. Provides an efficient and effective payroll service to all employees of Colac Otway Shire Council. K ey responsibilities include: Payroll processing Leave Superannuation About You: To support your success in this role you will have: Relevant extensive experience working in a payroll environment and well-developed understanding of payroll practices and general accounting principles and practices. Experience in award, workplace agreements, legislation and policy interpretation and application. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide sound advice to staff and prepare internal and external payroll related correspondence. Demonstrated time management skills including the ability to use initiative and judgement to reach outcomes to achieve objectives of the department/Council. Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving and investigative skills to identify potential problems and suggest a course of action. Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Word and general computer system administration. Demonstrated experience in a customer focused role. Clear Police and Working with Children Check are essential. Salary information: $70,533.32 to $80,331.16 per annum plus superannuation. For further information and how to apply: Information to be included with your application: Letter of application Current resume Key Selection Criteria Responses Chief Executive Officer Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now Privacy Acknowledgment Colac Otway Shire Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Colac Otway Shire Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us. For further information please visit the Privacy Statement page on our website. Yes I agree to the privacy statement * Personal Details * Required field Title * First name * Last name * E-mail * Phone * Digits only or add + for international numbers Street * Street Cont. City, Town or Suburb * Postcode or Zipcode * Country * State, Region or Province * LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.) Questions Please describe your working rights in Australia * AU Permanent Resident AU Temporary Visa When can you start? * Your IP address (15.158.35.46) has been logged. 94 Hits. About Colac Otway Shire Our shire offers a rewarding lifestyle change and is one of the most picturesque municipalities inVictoria, covering a diverse area from volcanic lakes, craters and plains in the north, through thehinterland forests of the Otway Ranges to the Great Ocean Road coastline.Colac is the key industrial, commercial and service centre for the shire and surrounding region witha population of 12,000. Apollo Bay is the other major urban centre with a permanent population of1,000 that swells to over 15,000 during the summer season.If you're interested in working alongside the Colac Otway community, engaging in local projects andhelping to make Colac Otway Shire the great place it is, work with us! #J-18808-Ljbffr