Shared Services Hub

Shared Services Hub - Various Opportunities, APS Level 4, Chief Financial Officer - Rolling Recruitment

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology.

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

About the team

The department’s Shared Services Hub is at the forefront of service delivery under the Whole-of-Government Shared Services Program. The Shared Services Hub is committed to delivery effective and efficient payroll services in line with Service Level Agreements negotiated with each client agency.

- Payroll delivery
- Client engagement
- Aurion systems administration
- Hub project management and delivery, including onboarding new client agencies
- Assurance

The opportunity

We are building a merit pool to fill current and future vacancies in Shared Services Hub. Initially roles will be offered as non-ongoing opportunities, with the possibility of converting to ongoing employment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation responsible for delivering payroll services to a range of client agencies with over 14,000 payslips processed each fortnight.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidates will have the following capabilities:

- Ability to work in a team environment across the Hub.
- Experience in, or ability learn payroll processing and delivery.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to client in a clear manner.
- Good customer service skills, including initiative and the ability to foster effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn information management practices and privacy procedures.
- Sound organisational skills, including energy and drive to achieve results.
- Resilience with a positive attitude and responsive to changing and competing priorities.
- Values inclusion and diversity and demonstrates respect for APS Values.

What you will do

For vacancies in the Payroll Delivery teams, as a Payroll Officer you will:

- Process a range of tasks related to the delivery of payroll and conditions of service including commencements, salary variations, calculation of allowances and final entitlements for cessations.
- Complete payroll transactions and related correspondence in accordance with the fortnightly payroll cycle.
- Understand an apply relevant APS legislation and terms and conditions including Enterprise Agreement policy and procedures.
- Provide clear, comprehensive and accurate verbal and/or written advice to stakeholders within appropriate timeframes.
- Maintain data in the Aurion payroll system and other platforms as required to ensure compliance with the department’s records management and privacy policies.
- Display teamwork and support other payroll officers, including across teams during busy periods.
- Participate and contribute to the continuous improvement of the payroll team processes and practices.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The department is committed to a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and supports staff to balance their work and family responsibilities.

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