Payroll Adviser, People Branch

Location: Canberra, ACTApplication Closing Date: Thursday 6 November at 11:30pm AEDTClassification APS Level 5 ($88,887 - $95,028) Employment Type Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 24 months) This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate. Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit. A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement. Flexible Work At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of 'how can we make this work?' and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home. Who we arePeople Branch works to enable PM&C to have a workforce with diverse skills and life experience to deliver outcomes for the Australian Government and people. Key to this is fostering a safe, inclusive and high performing culture, a contemporary employment framework and delivering an accurate and reliable provision of conditions of service and payroll. We deliver human resource (HR) services, advice and strategies underpinned by modern and adaptable employment policies and HR and business systems. People Branch offers a flexible and dynamic working environment, where we collaborate across teams to deliver outcomes and grow our skills. The Payroll, Aurion and HR Help Team works closely with other areas across PM&C to deliver a high-quality payroll service, Aurion system support and helpdesk function for PM&C and MOU agencies. The Team is highly engaged, experienced and capable with a strong focus on accuracy, service delivery and accountability.What you will do As the APS5 Payroll Adviser you will work in a small payroll team responsible for the delivery of fortnightly payroll services to the Department and MOU agencies utilising the Human Resources Management Information System - Aurion. The position is responsible for the following: Undertaking more complex payroll processing as required including but not limited to non-routine superannuation and overtime matters, compensation payroll activities, graduated return to work support, fortnightly manual payrollUndertaking day to day team payroll processing activities like employee pay variations, superannuation, higher duties, employee movements, commencements and separations in periods of high demand or staff absence.Supporting SES, Secretary and Public Officer Holder payroll processing activities as required.Completing team member work allocation and checking in designated timeframesProviding payroll processing training and coaching to existing and new team members as requiredHandling escalations, preparing correspondence and provide accurate and timely advice to clientsPreparing and checking voluntary redundancy and incentive to retire estimates and processing as requiredPutting forward ideas, actively participating in and taking the lead on process improvement activities where requiredActively contributing to positive team relationships and providing guidance, feedback and assistance to other team members.What you will bringOur ideal candidate will perform at the level in accordance with the PM&C Performance model. Our ideal candidate will have:Demonstrated experience in payroll processing activities, preferably APS Payroll and using Aurion, with a proven ability to achieve resultsDemonstrated experience in the application of pay and conditions of service policy, procedures and employment provisions as they relate to fortnightly payroll and other entitlement managementDemonstrated client service skills with a strong focus on deliveryDemonstrated experience in successfully supporting sensitive and complex Payroll matters and high-level APS employees.Good written and oral communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a range of clients and stakeholdersGood initiative and a focus on finding solutionsStrong team skills and will actively contribute to positive team relationships and genuinely care about the welfare of their team mates at workGood leadership and mentor skills, with an ability to provide guidance, feedback and assistance to other team members as well as seeking support when they need it.Good data literacy with an ability to analyse payroll data through Microsoft excel is highly desirable. In line with our dedication to an inclusive and safe workplace culture we are seeking candidates who are respectful of people's unique differences, backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture) particularly when communicating and working together. Eligibility Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process, except under exceptional circumstances.The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.Security Clearance RequiredBaseline Vetting (Protected) How to apply Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEDT on Thursday, 6 November As part of your application you will need to provide: Your resume (maximum three pages)A 'one page pitch (no more than 650 words)' telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch. You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service. Contact Officer Michelle Norris on or Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.