Payroll Supervisor

Department of Health
People & Culture
P&C - People Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 31 August, 2025 11:55 PM

Sunday 31 August, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 6

$107,899 to $122,292 per annum

Full Time

South, North

We are a large and diverse team, supporting approximately 8000 employees across southern Tasmania.

The Team:

We are a large and diverse team, supporting approximately 8000 employees across southern Tasmania.

The Role:

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the Payroll Services team
• Support the delivery of accurate, efficient and consistent payroll processing
• Oversee compliance with legislative and audit requirements
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll, leave and personnel issues

You will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the accurate, effective and efficient management of payroll, leave, general personnel and records services, together with the capacity to provide authoritative and consultative advice to managers and employees on complex issues.
• High level experience in leading and working effectively as part of a team, including the ability to guide, direct, motivate and develop staff to provide timely and quality client focused services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial awards/agreements, policy, procedures and directions in relation to payroll, leave and general personnel services.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:$107,899 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 6

$107,899 to $122,292 per annum

Full Time

South, North

We are a large and diverse team, supporting approximately 8000 employees across southern Tasmania.

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 6

$107,899 to $122,292 per annum

Full Time

South, North

We are a large and diverse team, supporting approximately 8000 employees across southern Tasmania.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.