Closes: 05 February 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 09414, several
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 January 2026
Contact Officer: Richard Palic on or
Details: Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy working with a diverse team, and adapt quickly to change? Payroll Services is seeking motivated Payroll Officers to help deliver accurate and timely pay services across the ACT Public Service.
What the role involves
As a Payroll Officer, you'll play a key part in administering pay and conditions for more than 30,000 ACTPS employees. This is a high‑volume, operational role where no two days look the same.
What you'll bring
* Strong multitasking skills: With around 15,000 payroll actions processed every fortnight, you'll need to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
* Deadline‑driven mindset: Each pay cycle runs on a strict nine‑day schedule. You'll enjoy working to clear timeframes and delivering results under pressure.
* Comfort in a busy operational setting: There's always work coming in, and you'll thrive in an environment where you can stay productive and engaged.
* Excellent customer service: You'll communicate daily with ACTPS employees, providing clear and helpful information about pay and entitlements.
* Ability to interpret legislation and agreements: Payroll operates across 18 Enterprise Agreements and multiple legislative frameworks. You'll apply these accurately to ensure correct outcomes.
* Collaborative approach: You'll be part of a large, supportive team of over 100 people with varied backgrounds and experience.
* High attention to detail: Many tasks are manual, so precision and accuracy are essential.
Ready to join us?
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
* A CMTEDD issued ACT Government Personnel Vetting Program (PVP) certificate (equivalent to a baseline security clearance) is required for this position. More information can be found here: Accept your offer - Careers and Employment ) and Personnel Vetting - Careers and Employment ).
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: You are required to submit the following as part of your application:
* A curriculum vitae (two to three pages preferred)
* A pitch of up to two pages that outlines your suitability for the role and addresses the position information and key capabilities (minimum font size 11).
* Contact details for two referees, including their name, position, organisation, phone number, and email.
If you experience any issues submitting your application, please contact Shared Services Recruitment on before the closing date and time.
Applications should be submitted .
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.