APS4 Payroll Officer

Posted 19 March 2025
Salary$75000 - $81000 per annum, Benefits: + 15.4% super
LocationCanberra
Job type Full time
DisciplineGovernment Federal
ReferenceJO-2503-497063

Job description

APS4 Payroll Officer
  • $75,022 - $81,775 + 15.4% super
  • Enjoy Salary Sacrifice and Salary Packaging Benefits
  • Hybrid and Flexible Work Options
  • Non-ongoing for 6 months +
 
About the role:
My client is seeking an APS4 Payroll Officer. This position is available as a non-ongoing engagement for an initial term of 6 months with possibility if extension.
 
As a Payroll Team member, you will contribute to a range of different areas including payroll processing, compliance matters, provide operational support to a range of internal stakeholders, maintain personnel and leave records.
 
This role has a high degree of internal customer contact that requires the ability to provide a high level of customer service and support with a solutions-based approach.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Accurately process a wide range of salary, leave and entitlement-related transactions, in accordance with relevant legislation, delegations, policies, and procedures.
  • As required, provide internal clients and managers with general advice and guidance in relation to the submission of leave, completion of employee timesheets, and other employee-related documentation.
  • Assist with processes that ensure the Organisation’s PAYG taxation, superannuation, and payroll deductions are correctly calculated, paid, and reported in accordance with associated guidelines. Undertake salary and/or leave reconciliation tasks, as required.
  • Undertake fortnightly reviews to update employee payroll records and ensure that associated superannuation contributions are correctly administered, paid, and reported.
  • Prepare and send payroll-related correspondence, including e-mails, to ensure that employees receive accurate and timely advice regarding their entitlements and associated conditions of employment.
  • Maintain the personnel and leave records of employees, in an accurate and timely manner.
  • At all times, provide internal and external clients & agencies with a high level of customer service and support.
 
About You:
You’ll have previous experience working in a similar role and be able to demonstrate:
  • In-depth understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and issues affecting First Nations peoples.
  • Demonstrated ability to support outcomes for First Nations peoples and the demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with First Nations peoples.
  • Experience and knowledge of payroll administration and the application of legislation relating to employment, pay conditions and entitlements.
  • Knowledge of superannuation and experience in the application of scheme legislation and scheme rules.
  • Sound analytical, numeracy, and financial skills, including the ability to interpret and provide advice on entitlements, legislation, and policy.
  • Well-developed administration skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Experience in the operation of a contemporary Human Resources Management Information System (such as EMPOWER) and word processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Previous payroll experience within the Australian Public Service is desirable.
 
What’s on offer:
  • $15,900 per FBT Year to salary sacrifice rent, mortgage or living expenses.
  • Opportunity to broaden your skill set and work across a variety of procurement activities.
  • Free parking
 
Application Requirements:
  • Must hold Australian Citizenship
  • Required to undergo screening and a National Police check
 
How to apply:
If this role is of interest to you, APPLY NOW, with your current resume in MS Word format along with an expression of interest. If you would like to know more then please don’t hesitate to contact Bill O’Rourke on 02 6162 7319 or via borourke@dfp.com.au

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