See more Collapse

Assistant Director

4 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full time

EL 1 - $120,290 - $129,379 per annum plus superannuation
- Finance & Investment Division
- Canberra, ACT
- _There are two roles within the Payroll Services Section that manage separate processes with the section._
- _The roles encompass governance of the payroll operations and the management of the first contact point for staff that have pay related enquiries. _
- _Both roles manage teams to achieve the desired outcomes and provide feedback to the leadership of the section and branch to identify emerging trends and offer solutions to issues identified._

**Who we are**
Financial Operations Branch provides shared services for the department, including corporate services such as travel, credit cards, procurement, grants policy, advice and reporting, payroll services, procurement, accounts receivable, debt management and accounts payable. The branch also provides a project management and oversight role for some of the critical projects for the division.

The Payroll Services Section provides a payroll service integrating a range of tasks including conditions of service and payroll processing for the entire employee lifecycle which encompasses commencement, prior service, leave liability, superannuation, leave management, payment of allowances, deductions, salary maintenance, workers compensation, overseas employees, salary packaging, pay run, employee debt management and exits.

**The Jobs**
The duties of the roles include, but are not limited to:

- leading teams within the Payroll Services Section undertaking the administration and management of pay and entitlements utilizing the department pay platform (Aurion)
- team management activities including managing performance via the development of performance plans, co-ordinating and/or delivering staff training and assisting in career development opportunities
- initiating and managing payroll activities that can include identifying strategic objectives including activities such as:

- Christmas pays
- Pay Point Progression
- Scheduled allowance payments
- End of Financial Year
- Departmental salary increases
- communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders, handling escalations, preparing complex correspondence and providing accurate and timely advice to clients
- managing recruitment & staffing activities within the section in conjunction with the Director ‑ Payroll Services
- representing the department at meetings, forums and seminars
- managing the development of appropriate business processes & process improvements
- drafting and coordinating high quality written materials including briefs, fact sheets, guidelines, user guides, web material, presentations and procedural documents
- managing stakeholder engagement with business areas which have a direct impact on the section, specifically the Aurion System team, Workplace Relations, Treasury, Accounts Receivable and People Support teams
- managing and/or delegating, as required, a variety of administrative duties
- completion of complex payroll processing and/or checking
- the management of legislative requirements involved payroll processing activities.

**Please note** that this recruitment process will be used to fill two vacancies in the section. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future vacancies in branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

**What we are looking for**
**Knowledge and experience**
- Experience in Government payroll operations.
- Experience in managing a team to deliver on goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of payroll systems and processes.

We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below

  • Assistant Director

    1 week ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Parliament of Australia Full time

    About the roleThe Assistant Director, Procedure Committee is the inquiry secretary to the House Standing Committee on Procedure, providing research, drafting and administrative support to the committee. The Assistant Director also undertakes other procedural research.The Assistant Director may also undertake deputy clerking duties in the Federation...

  • Assistant Director

    7 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

    The Assistant Director will be responsible for working with the Senior Director and Director to drive the strategic priorities for the team and help keep the Digital Transformation Program on track. This role will contribute to stakeholder engagement internally and externally to promote the experience and expertise of the team, as well as driving individual...

  • Assistant Director

    3 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

    **Assistant Director** **Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency**: **Closes: 03 February 2023**: **Classification**: Senior Officer Grade C **Salary**: $114,928 - $123,710 plus superannuation **Position No**: 44972 **Directorate**: Community Services **Advertised (Gazettal date)**: 20 January 2023 **Join the Community Services Directorate...

  • Assistant Director

    1 week ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia HiTech Personnel Full time

    Reference #: JF/MF0037Title: Assistant Director Asset Management Federal GovernmentCategory: ICTLocation: ACTWork Type: ContractRemuneration:- $NegTerm: 12 Months + 12 MontDescription:- Prominent Federal Government Department:- Initial 12 month contract + 12 month extension option:Lucrative and rewarding rates + Hybrid FlexibilityA high profile Federal...

  • Assistant Director

    2 months ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

    **EL1 Assistant Director, Conduct & Performance Case Management, People, Governance, Parl & Comm**, **Human Resources & Property** **Executive Level 1** **Title**: - Assistant Director**Classification(s)**: - Executive Level 1**Employment Type**: - Ongoing, Non-Ongoing Full Time/Part time**Salary**: - $110,321 - $116,399 per annum plus 15.4%...

  • Assistant Director

    3 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

    **EL1 Assistant Director, Conduct & Performance Case Management, People, Governance, Parl & Comm**, **Human Resources & Property** **Executive Level 1** **Title**: - Assistant Director**Classification(s)**: - Executive Level 1**Employment Type**: - Ongoing, Non-Ongoing Full Time/Part time**Salary**: - $110,321 - $116,399 per annum plus 15.4%...

  • Assistant Director

    2 months ago

    Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

    Homelessness Services is looking for an experienced and committed individual to join the team in ensuring people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Canberra community, have access to high quality support services and programs to assist in breaking cycles of disadvantage and homelessness. We are looking for people with demonstrated...

  • Assistant Director

    1 week ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

    Role: Assistant DirectorLocation: 13 Crago Street, YASS, 2582, NSWCentre: Goodstart YassEmployment Type: Full-time permanentPay: $36-$50 per hour plus superUse your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and teamCompetitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount +...

  • Assistant Director

    3 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Onpoint 365 Full time

    Rate from $65+ per hour - Initial 6-month contract with two 6-month extensions - Must be an Australian citizen to apply **Assistant Director (Finance)** - **Rate from $65+ per hour** - **Initial 6-month contract with two 6-month extensions**: - **Must be an Australian citizen to apply**: - **Located in Canberra** Our Federal Government client is seeking...

  • Assistant Director

    2 months ago

    Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

    The Health Policy and Strategy Branch is seeking Assistant Directors to fill several permanent positions across the branch. In addition, this selection process will be used to fill a temporary position to September 2023, with the possibility of permanency. This temporary position will focus primarily on our work regarding LGBTIQ+ health. We expect to create...

  • Assistant Director

    3 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government - Department of Education Full time

    Executive Level 1 - Canberra, ACT - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Education** We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning. This opportunity is available to **ongoing Department of Education employees** as a: -...

  • Assistant Director

    7 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Ltd Full time

    Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.Role: Assistant...

  • Assistant Director

    3 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

    Executive Level 1 - Canberra, ACT - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations** We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper. **About the Senior Executive Service...

  • Assistant Director

    1 week ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time

    Assistant DirectorFull-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyDetails: Working with Community Services Directorate (CSD) offers you the opportunity to directly contribute to supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable...

  • Assistant Director

    3 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

    The Strategic Policy and Programs Branch has an important and unique role working across the Justice and Community Safety Directorate and ACT Government to support the Director General and Deputy Director General, Community Safety on identified priority projects and managing strategic relationships in the community safety space. The Branch provides policy...

  • Assistant Director

    7 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

    EL1 Assistant Director, Conduct & Performance Case Management, People, Governance, Parl & Comm,Human Resources & PropertyExecutive Level 1Title: Assistant DirectorClassification(s): Executive Level 1Employment Type: Ongoing, Non-Ongoing Full Time/Part timeSalary:$110,321 $116,399 per annum plus 15.4% superannuationThe department has an Individual Flexibility...

  • Assistant Director

    1 week ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

    The Health Policy and Strategy Branch is seeking Assistant Directors to fill several permanent positions across the branch. In addition, this selection process will be used to fill a temporary position to September 2023, with the possibility of permanency. This temporary position will focus primarily on our work regarding LGBTIQ+ health. We expect to create...

  • Assistant Director

    2 months ago

    Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

    The Integrated Energy Plan team is seeking motivated staff to perform in Assistant Director roles which will assist in the delivery of the Integrated Energy Plan. The team is responsible for developing policy that will allow the Government and community to meet the target of zero emissions from natural gas use by 2045 through electrification. This involves...

  • Assistant Director

    3 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

    **Working with the Community Services Directorate (CSD)**: **This is an identified position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Persons.** Are you interested in a career that makes a meaningful contribution to people’s lives? Working with CSD offers you the opportunity to contribute to achieving our vision to empower people to meet their full...

  • Assistant Director

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government - Department of Education Full time

    Executive Level 1 - Canberra, ACT - $115,996 - $128,200 **About the Department of Education** We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning. This opportunity is available to **ongoing Department of Education employees** as a: -...