Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Business and Executive Services
Business Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 31 August, 2025 11:55 PM
Sunday 31 August, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
The Coordinator, Payroll Operations plays a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of payroll services within the Department. Operating within a high-volume, complex environment, the role ensures payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while supporting staff development and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Coordinator acts as a key conduit between operational staff and senior management, providing expert advice, resolving escalated issues, and driving enhancements to systems and processes.
Location
Hobart
Period of Appointment
Permanent, full-time
Hours per fortnight
If appropriate add: 73.5 hours per fortnight
Duties
* Oversee the daily operations of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with legislative, industrial, and departmental requirements.
* Supervise and support payroll officers and senior payroll staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture through coaching, guidance, and performance monitoring.
* Contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of system upgrades and process enhancements, working closely with IT, HR, and external vendors.
* Lead internal audits and ensure robust controls are in place to maintain data integrity and compliance with audit and regulatory standards.
* Prepare and deliver payroll reports, data insights, and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making and strategic planning
* Assist in the development and implementation of payroll related policies, procedures, and training materials to ensure consistency and compliance across the team.
Pre-Employment Checks
The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:
* Arson and fire setting;
* Sexual offences;
* Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
* Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
* Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
* Malicious damage and destruction to property
* Trafficking of narcotic substance;
Experience in the use of HR information system Empower
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.
As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2955.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Further Information
For further information on this position, please contact Rachael Patterson, Project Manager Payroll Review Implementation on0477 636 213 or rachael.patterson@dpfem.tas.gov.au
Applications close on: Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11:55pm
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Award:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
The Coordinator, Payroll Operations plays a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of payroll services within the Department. Operating within a high-volume, complex environment, the role ensures payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while supporting staff development and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Coordinator acts as a key conduit between operational staff and senior management, providing expert advice, resolving escalated issues, and driving enhancements to systems and processes.
Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Award:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
The Coordinator, Payroll Operations plays a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of payroll services within the Department. Operating within a high-volume, complex environment, the role ensures payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while supporting staff development and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Coordinator acts as a key conduit between operational staff and senior management, providing expert advice, resolving escalated issues, and driving enhancements to systems and processes.
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* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
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