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Coordinator Remuneration and Benefits (JN -042025-40065) Altona, Melbourne, Australia Lead a skilled Payroll Team and foster a positive, high-performing culture Utilise your experience leading payroll functions within large and complex organisations 12 month Fixed Term Contract Hobsons Bay City Council is an environmentally and culturally diverse Council located just 7km from the CBD, home to nearly 100,000 residents. The area features over 20km of coastline, foreshore reserves, creek systems, grasslands, and wetlands, making the natural environment a key asset that enhances residents'' and visitors'' quality of life. The Council is working towards the Hobsons Bay 2030 Community Vision, emphasizing community wellbeing, growth through innovation, and sustainability, with a focus on delivering a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable community. The Coordinator Remuneration and Benefits is a key leadership role within the People and Culture team, responsible for overseeing accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll and remuneration services across the Council. Reporting to the Manager of People and Culture, this role leads a Payroll Team and promotes a positive, high-performing culture. This role involves conducting system and process reviews aligned with legislative and policy requirements, driving service review and audit recommendations to enhance payroll operations, compliance, and governance. You will also develop a Remuneration and Benefits Strategy aligned with the Councils Financial Plan and People and Culture Strategy, partnering with stakeholders to improve reporting, manage risks, and implement system and workflow improvements. To succeed, you should be degree qualified in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline, with proven experience leading payroll functions in large, complex organisations. Knowledge of Enterprise Agreements and industrial legislation relevant to Local Government is highly regarded. You should have advanced Excel skills and experience with MYOB and PayGlobal to generate data-driven insights for strategic decision-making and process improvement. Demonstrated ability to lead change, collaborate across teams, and excellent communication and engagement skills are essential, as is experience presenting to the Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Leadership Team. To apply, click Apply Now and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For questions or a confidential discussion, contact Steph Davidson at 0422 046 571 or steph.davidson@davidsonwp.com. Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all our activities. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please inform us so we can provide necessary adjustments. #J-18808-Ljbffr