Payroll Officer

2 days ago

Hobart, Australia Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Full time

**The opportunity**

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

**Role responsibilities**

As a Payroll Officer, your duties will include but are not limited to:

- processing, checking, and maintaining accurate personnel and payroll data on the HR management information system, including salaries, superannuation, leave and time recording, commencements and separations;
- interpreting policies and providing high quality and timely advice to staff;
- participate in the development of new practices and procedures to streamline processes and develop new and innovative ways of working;
- supervising, guiding, and mentoring junior staff within the payroll team.

**Key skills and qualifications**
- A logical mind, strong numerical skills and an aptitude for payroll related tasks;
- attention to detail in the processing of high volume, complex transactions; and
- ability to adapt to and use a range of software.

For AE5 and AE6: Prior experience (commensurate with level) in a payroll related area.

**Key attributes**
- A logical mind with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and an aptitude for finance related tasks;
- strong Microsoft Office experience, specifically; Excel spreadsheet manipulation for budget management, costing, data analysis and reporting;
- experience in managing and coaching staff (at the AE6 and AEE1 level);
- well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including a strong attention to detail;
- strong interpersonal and liaison skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
- highly effective and flexible work prioritisation skills, including the ability to maintain a forward work program, meet deadlines, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.

**Benefits**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- a competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a Positive Vetting security clearance;
- employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent;
- a variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave;
- flexible working hours/arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance (please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options may not be available);
- seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks;
- study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education; and
- access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the role, you must:

- be an Australian citizen; and
- be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Positive Vetting security clearance prior to commencing in the role.

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

**Preferred location**

The preferred location is Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.

**How to apply**
- an up-to-date CV, no more than two pages in length.

**Salary**: $79,593.00 - $108,769.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

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