Aps 4 Payroll Officer

An APS 4 Payroll Officer vacancy is available for a 6-month non-ongoing contract (Labour Hire or s26), with part-time or full-time options, free parking, and EMPOWER experience highly regarded

APS Level 4 Payroll Officer

Aboriginal Hostels Limited

Non-ongoing, Labour hire or S26

Full-time (75 hours per fortnight) or Part-time (minimum 3 days per week)

Up to 2 days working from home following training

**Contract Length**:6 months with the possibility of an extension.

**Non-ongoing salary**:$71,560 - $78,001 pa (pro-rated for part-time)
- 4% superannuation
- Regular salary packaging options for vehicles, superannuation and laptops etc PLUS, ability to salary sacrifice $15,900 per FBT year for rent, mortgage or living expenses. This benefit reduces taxable income, increasing fortnightly take-home pay.
- Free all-day parking options located close by

**Labour hire rates**:$48 - $55 per hour plus 11.5% super _(increase to 12% from 23_rd_ June 2025)_

**Location**:National Office - Phillip ACT

**Requirement**: Experience with **EMPOWER** HRMIS essential, plus proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Payroll Processing & Compliance**
- Accurately process a wide range of salary, leave and entitlement-related transactions, in accordance with relevant legislation, delegations, policies, and procedures.

**Operational Support**
- As required, provide internal clients and managers with general advice and guidance in relation to the submission of leave, completion of employee timesheets, and other employee-related documentation.

**Regular Tasks**
- Assist with processes that ensure AHL's PAYG taxation, superannuation, and payroll deductions are correctly calculated, paid, and reported in accordance with associated guidelines. Undertake salary and/or leave reconciliation tasks, as required.

**Superannuation**
- Undertake fortnightly reviews to update employee payroll records and ensure that associated superannuation contributions are correctly administered, paid, and reported.

**Correspondence**

**Documentation**
- Maintain the personnel and leave records of AHL employees, in an accurate and timely manner.

**Customer Service**
- At all times, provide internal and external clients & agencies with a high level of customer service and support.
- NOTE: Whilst this duty statement summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks, it is not a definitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken. Tasks can vary at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the employee. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the employee may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above._

**Skills and Experience required**

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- In-depth understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and issues affecting First Nations peoples.
- Demonstrated ability to support outcomes for First Nations peoples and the demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with First Nations peoples.
- Sound analytical, numeracy, and financial skills, including the ability to interpret and provide advice on entitlements, legislation, and policy.
- Well-developed administration skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Experience in the operation of a contemporary Human Resources Management Information System (such as **EMPOWER**) and word processing and spreadsheet software

**Desirable Qualifications and Experience**

Previous payroll experience within the Australian Public Service is desirable.

**Recruitment Initiatives**

This is an **Identified Position** and Indigenous jobseekers are encouraged to apply, as well as non-Indigenous jobseekers with a demonstrated commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and display respect and dignity in all their dealings with staff and residents.

**Eligibility**
- Be an Australian Citizen
- Undergo a Satisfactory National Criminal History Check (prior to engagement)
- Meet Fitness for Duty requirements (prior to engagement)

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading