* Ongoing
* Salary: $98 329 to $ plus 15.4% superannuation
* Canberra, ACT
Employment Opportunity
The Attorney-General's Department is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team within a shared services environment.
The Payroll Manager and Business Improvements position supports the department's payroll function and works in close partnership with the Human Resources Branch to provide timely, accurate and practical guidance to system users.
This role contributes to the department's goal of delivering consistent and efficient shared services by improving and streamlining payroll processes, developing assurance frameworks, and enhancing the functionality of the Aurion system and related applications.
How you can help us make a difference
We are seeking individuals who bring diverse experience, external ideas and global perspectives, and who are willing to explore innovative ways of working. The successful applicant will demonstrate leadership at all levels, effectively apply information to solve problems, and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
Our ideal candidate will:
* take accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes
* demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement
* work collaboratively and promote collaboration within the team and across the division
* have experience in payroll operations within a shared services environment
* maintain a strong client focus
* possess sound knowledge of payroll procedures within an Australian Public Service (APS) environment
* have a thorough understanding of relevant legislation and best practice approaches
* be able to interpret legislation, enterprise agreements and determinations
* display strong attention to detail
* demonstrate effective leadership capabilities
* maintain and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures.
Merit Pools:
A merit list or pool may be created as part of this selection process and be used to fill similar vacancies in Canberra, ACT.
Flexible work arrangements will be considered and supported where possible. These may include:
* Job Share
* Hybrid Work
* Remote Work
* Compressed Hours
* Bandwidth Modification
AGD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
For more information about this opportunity, including contact details for adjustment requests, please refer to the Candidate Information Kit.
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