PAYROLL CHAMPION LEAD ROLEAbout YouYour career in payroll in large organisations has prepared you to lead our specialist team, systems and processes to continual improvement. You'll understand the importance of maintaining compliance with legislative requirements, recordkeeping, and achieving timelines.The TeamWe are a diverse and inclusive team who value a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and are committed to paying our workforce accurately and on time.About the PositionThe Principal Payroll will provide leadership to the Payroll Team to deliver quality and timely payroll service across Council.This is a permanent full-time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.The annual salary range for this position is $109,817.33 - $123,936.67 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.Enjoy work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight and access to banked leave.Development, leadership and management training opportunities.Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.Salary packaging services available.Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership.Employee Assistance Program - free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!How to be Successful in This PositionExtensive experience in managing a large payroll system, including complex payroll issue resolution.Excellent organisational skills.Ability to develop, coach, motivate, and support staff.Detailed knowledge of, and ability to apply relevant statutory requirements related to payroll.Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills.How to ApplyFor full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria.Please provide your current Resume and a 2-page document addressing each of the success criteria with workplace examples demonstrating your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities which are relevant for the position. Please ensure your responses to each criterion are clearly identified as this allows the panel to assess your suitability and score each criterion separately.The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.Visit our website for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.For Further InformationPlease contact Andrew Wegener on within business hours.The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 December 2024 at 11.45pm.About CouncilThe Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West QLD and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family-friendly cities in Australia.Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 180,000 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.