Aps3 - Payroll Officer, People Branch

5 days ago

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

**Contact Officer**:
**Closing Date**:
**11.59pm AEST, Tuesday 24 September 2024**

**Our Department Values**

Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

**A little bit about us**

The Department is responsible for the Australian Government's policies and programs for infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and the arts. We are at the forefront of the Australian Government’s efforts to connect our communities, secure the nation’s economic future, improve living standards, provide access to high quality communication services and ensure all Australians can enjoy diverse artistic and cultural experiences.

The People Branch provides strategic and operational advice on people related matters. The HR function is responsible for areas including attraction, retention and recruitment of personnel, capability development, workforce planning, workforce analytics, pay and conditions, WHS and departmental cultural initiatives including diversity and inclusion.

**The opportunity we have available**

Reporting to a Senior Payroll Officer under limited direction, you will:

- Accurately process a wide range of salary, leave and entitlement-related transactions, in accordance with relevant legislation, delegations, policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Maintain the personnel and leave records of employees, in an accurate and timely manner.
- At all times, provide internal and external clients & agencies with a high level of customer service and support.

**Who are we looking for?**

We are seeking people who have a strong attention to detail and are willing to explore diverse and innovative ways of thinking. People who work for us need to be team oriented, outcomes focussed, curious to suggest improvements and have an ability to think outside the box to get results. Specific requirements for the role are:

- Experience working in a team performing payroll related tasks is highly desirable.
- Experience in, or the ability to quickly learn SAP (SAP ECC6).
- Strong numerical and analytical skills including an attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.

**What else can we offer?**

The department also offers:

- Networking opportunities across the department and wider APS.
- Capability development opportunities focused on your individual career goals.
- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate, including part time hours and homebased work.

**Eligibility requirements**
- **Health Assessment**: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.

**How to apply**

Applications for this opportunity close at **11.59pm AEST, Tuesday 24 September 2024.

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