Assistant Team Leader

ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER

PAY AND CONDITIONS

Level 5

**$101,169 - $108,998 plus superannuation**

**ABOUT US**

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote
Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its
work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic
issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of
weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity and a
sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and mission. We seek to
peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQA+.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

A competitive salary**

A career with a difference making a direct contribution to Australia’s national security

A unique working environment where the work is stimulating and our people matter

Ongoing training and personal development opportunities

Ongoing employment with opportunity for part-time or flexible work hours

Generous leave provisions

This role is office based in Canberra.

**ROLE**

ASIS is looking to build additional capacity and capability across its corporate support function, with a

particular focus on the continued strengthening of our human resources team.**

We are seeking to place enthusiastic and capable administrative professionals in the Pay and Conditions
section. We anticipate that vacancies may be filled over the coming 24 months from a merit pool arising
from this recruitment round.

As Assistant Team Leader - Pay and Conditions, you will play an integral role in delivering personnel
services to the organisation. You will be required to perform more complex payroll processing tasks, and
to jointly manage the workflow and priorities of the other members of the Pay and Conditions team. You
will have direct involvement in the administration of domestic and overseas conditions of service and
provide advice to staff on their entitlements.

The role requires individuals with strong interpersonal skills, well developed communication skills, sound
judgement and an aptitude to perform in a collaborative and energetic environment. In addition to this

you will be able to demonstrate your organisational ability and your ability to provide a high level of
customer service/support. Previous background experience in payroll is essential.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS**

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks:
Manage the payment and reconciliation of complex allowances;
Provide advice on domestic and overseas conditions of service;
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders;
Provide briefings to staff members on pay and conditions matters;
Jointly manage the workflow and priorities of other team members; and
Guide and mentor Level 4 team members.

**EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be essential:
Experience in payroll processing using PeopleSoft or similar Human Resource operating systems;
Experience in developing personnel related solutions and implementing outcomes;
Experience in HR discipline areas such as: remuneration and conditions of service; employee

relations; and

Current knowledge or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks.

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Demonstrated strong customer service skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Qualifications in HR or Accounting; and

**We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you are excited about this role but**
**your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.**

**SELECTION CRITERIA**

be assessed on their ability to demonstrate behaviours aligned to the capabilities for the position.

**Supports Strategic Direction**

Supports shared purpose and direction;
Thinks strategically;
Harnesses information and opportunities; and

Shows judgment, intelligence and common sense.

**Achieves Results**

Identifies and uses resources wisely;
Applies and builds professional expertise;
Responds positively to change; and

Takes responsibility for managing work projects to achieve results.

**Supports Productive Working Relationships**

Nurtures internal and external relationships;
Listens to, understands and recognises the needs of others;
Values individual differences and diversity; and

Shares learning and supports other.

**Displays Personal Drive and Integrity**

Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity;
Engages with risk and shows personal courage;
Commits to action;
Promotes