**Job description**:
**12 month non-ongoing**
**S.26 transfers available**
**Civic location**
**Remuneration between $68,091 - $73,500**
**About the Organisation**
The Payroll Delivery Section of a large Federal Government Department is seeking four APS4 Payroll Advisors to undertake tasks of moderate complexity and work under general direction.
**The Opportunity**
Working in a dynamic environment where good judgement and strong attention to detail is required, you will provide guidance, advice and support on pay related matters. You may also supervise and provide leadership of a team and be responsible for coaching and training newer and less experienced members.
Responsibilities may include:
- Processing a range of tasks related to the delivery of payroll and conditions of service including salary variations, calculation of allowances and final entitlements for staff cessations
- Have attention to detail and maintain data in the payroll system
- Provide clear, comprehensive and accurate verbal and/or written advice to stakeholders
- Maintain payroll data and accurate records to a high standard
- Complete payroll transactions and related correspondence in accordance with the payroll cycle
- Manage all relevant records according to the Department's record management framework
- Mentor, train and support other payroll officers
- Participate and contribute to the continuous improvement of the payroll team processes and practices
- Contribute to projects that support team business objectives
**Skills and capabilities**
- Experience in undertaking pay transactions on an automated pay management system
- Proficiency in Microsoft office products - particularly Microsoft Outlook and Excel
- Two to four years in payroll, finance, or HR administration
- Qualification in finance/payroll, administration or a related field
- Experience in undertaking pay transactions on an automated pay management system
- Ability to interpret employment legislation and provide accurate advice on employee entitlements
- Well-developed written skills, communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional customer service skills, including initiative and the ability to foster effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Able to manage information that is sensitive in nature
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Applicants must be
**Australian Citizens** and hold a
**Baseline Clearance**. Applications for this role will close on Thursday, 9 March at 12pm.
**How to Apply**
Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.