EL1 Manager, Pay and Conditions

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• $123,799 - $140,935 plus 15.4% superannuation
• Location: Canberra

About the opportunity

AUSTRAC is seeking to fill position Manager, Pay and Conditions to manage and uplift our Payroll Operations and HR systems. Your day will involve working closely with key stakeholders, uncovering unique, HR and payroll challenges to build solutions that deliver measurable results. You'll be leading a motivated team of payroll professionals that manage end-to-end payroll process for approximately 850 staff, ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. As a trusted adviser, you'll develop smooth, effective processes and procedures to align with legislation and APS policy. As an influential leader, you are a multiplier, guiding a geographically dispersed team and creating an atmosphere where people feel empowered and encouraged to contribute their best ideas. Combining proven leadership and team development experience, and strong stakeholder management, you'll keep us ahead of the curve on compliance, automation, and scalable processes as AUSTRAC continues to grow.

If you embrace challenges diligently, are passionate about leading teams in a collaborative environment, and eager to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply.

What are we looking for

Applied knowledge and experience in:

• Human Resources
  
  Understanding and demonstrated capability in applying human resources principles and expertise.

• Application of legislative and other governing frameworks
  
  Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive work knowledge, precedent and established legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines to situations involving a high level of complexity and sensitivity which require considerable interpretation and analysis

• For a complete list of the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack below.

Key Duties

The Manager Pay and Conditions under broad direction is responsible for:

• Leading and managing a highly dedicated team of five staff to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the pay and conditions function including capability development and maintaining high levels of staff engagement and performance.
• Planning and prioritising continuous improvement to business processes, including identifying opportunities to better utilise enterprise technologies.
• In collaboration with the Manager, HRIS, ensuring HR system (Aurion) capabilities and processes are fit for purpose by identifying and providing subject matter expertise to upgrades and enhancements.
• Developing and maintaining practices and systems to enhance the client experience of AUSTRAC employees in relation to pay and conditions matters.
• Managing relationships with third parties who support AUSTRAC's human resource processes and systems.
• Continuously assessing relevant best practice and and APS wide developments, including conducting research, to guide human resource led initiatives.
• Identifying risks relevant to pay and conditions, implementing appropriate risk controls and escalating risks where appropriate.
• Providing expert conditions of employment and policy advice to the Director Employee Experience and National Manager People and Business Solutions.
• Proactively cultivating opportunities for collaboration with other business units on relevant work.
• Providing high level subject matter expertise in relation to Overseas Conditions of Service as they apply to AUSTRAC employees, including the oversight of the accurate payment of relevant allowances.
• Drafting Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFA) and providing advice on IFA matters.
• Developing and/or implementing policies, guidelines and procedures reflecting legislation and APS policy in relation to employment matters.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you:

• Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
• Will need to undertake AUSTRAC's pre-engagement checks.
• Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Baseline Security Clearance.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general round, an affirmative measures disability and an affirmative measures indigenous round.

Evidence of eligibility will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

Please indicate in your application if you are applying under Affirmative Measures, by ticking the relevant box in the application form.

Why AUSTRAC?

Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.

Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment. AUSTRAC is placed 3rd for APS agencies, in Time Magazine's Australia's Best Employers of 2025.

Mission Driven: Make an impact at Australia's anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regulator and financial intelligence unit. We offer you a challenging and rewarding career with meaningful work.

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30 pm AEDT on Monday 3 November 2025

For enquiries, please email PC_Enquiries