Payroll Services

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07, $113,563.00 - $121,628.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13180

This advertisement is to create a merit pool for future ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention.
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified and/or experienced applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Band 7 Team Leader (EL 1 equivalent) Payroll Services within Business Services. Payroll Services is a dynamic high tempo working environment. Personal characteristics of adaption and development are essential.

We are searching for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have demonstrated experience leading busy and diverse teams.

As the Team Leader you will be required to ensure outcomes are delivered in accordance with relevant internal governance, legislation, regulatory frameworks, and the AFP Code of Conduct. It is expected that the successful applicants will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet all requirements of the position.

You will be responsible for leading and managing resources to deliver sound pay outcomes to AFP employees. You will achieve this through your ability to manage both capability and capacity in such a way as to ensure efficient and effective outcomes. You should enjoy engaging with people to create a positive working environment and to build effective working relationships.

You will embrace new ideas, value diversity and make sound business decisions to deliver an effective and efficient service. Your demonstrated understanding of Payroll processing and the applicable legislative framework will support your transition into this role.

As a Team Leader you also play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

Payroll Services Team Leaders guide and manage resources responsible for assisting AFP business through the provision of a variety of administrative and financial functions/tasks.

We are looking for leaders who have relevant experience and a strong interest in:
Developing plans and ensuring all resources are effectively directed at achieving business area outputs
Developing team members and fulfilling a guiding, mentoring and advisory role
Creating and contributing to a positive team culture
Bringing new and innovative ideas to the Payroll space
Implementing leading edge technology utilising effective change management practice
Providing verbal and written advice (including Executive Briefs) to stakeholders
Undertaking project and research work
Building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships
Essential Requirements
You must have a Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one
Must have contemporary Payroll, Human Resources, Corporate and/or Finance experience
Must have demonstrated leadership experience
Must have demonstrated experience with payroll systems, such as SAP or similar
Additional Information
This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra or relocate if successful
Selection Criteria
Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
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