This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading Ready to bring your APS payroll expertise to a dynamic and purpose-driven People and Culture team? APS5 Payroll Officer Location: Canberra (WFH flexible - 2 days from home) Type: Non-ongoing (up to 12 months) with potential for permanency Salary: $84,228 - $91,809 + 15.4% superannuation Clearance: Australian Citizenship and Police Check required We're on the lookout for a highly motivated APS 5 Payroll Officer to support critical people operations within a leading federal government institution. You'll play a key role in delivering responsive and compliant payroll services, contributing to the strength of a workplace culture grounded in excellence, inclusion, and collaboration. Why You'll Love This Role Join a supportive and values-driven People & Culture team Flexible hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home - with options) Contribute to a mission-led organisation with a strong internal culture Be part of a division that supports innovation, risk management and best practice in people and operations What You'll Do Deliver end-to-end payroll processing using Aurion (or similar HRIS) Provide timely, accurate responses to employee payroll and entitlement queries Interpret APS legislation and workplace agreements with confidence Support audits, reporting and system improvement initiatives Collaborate across HR functions to streamline processes and ensure data accuracy What You Bring 2-3+ years of APS payroll experience - you know the ins and outs of federal government payroll processes Hands-on experience with Aurion or a similar HRIS Ability to interpret and apply APS legislation and employment instruments Strong judgement, initiative, and customer-first communication style Proven experience juggling deadlines and handling sensitive information with discretion Eligibility Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. A National Police Check will be required. Apply now to take the next step in your APS career. For confidential enquiries, reach out to gabrielle.scalzi@hudson.com.