Aurion Administrator, People Branch

Who We Are
People 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. 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 Assistant Director, Aurion System Administrator you will work in a small team responsible for the management of the Human Resources Management Information System - Aurion instances for the Department and the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

The Position Is Responsible For The Following

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the performance and configuration of Aurion which includes developing and enhancing the system, coordinating all aspects of minor and major upgrades which include the necessary testing and change management activities
• Work closely with colleagues to identify and implement payroll and Aurion system priorities and project activities, including managing the Aurion workplan
• Coordinate the establishment and maintenance of appropriate system controls, protocols and procedures for the operation of Aurion
• Provide expert technical advice to resolve complex Aurion issues and assist users of Aurion and Employee Self Service applications
• Work with IT, to support the ongoing maintenance and development of Aurion interfaces with other PM&C Systems
• Where required, contribute to the execution of the fortnightly and out of cycle payroll in accordance with agreed timeframes, including managing the automated upload of bulk Payroll transactions process
• Monitor the progression and delivery of work priorities
• Routinely review technical Aurion processes and procedures to ensure they remain accurate and contemporary.

What You Will Bring
Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience as an Aurion Administrator, with strong Aurion technical skills, attention to detail and analytical skills, and a proven ability to achieve results
• Demonstrated experience in the system application of pay and conditions of service policy, procedures and employment provisions
• Sound written and oral communications skills
• A proven ability to mentor staff in the development of Aurion technical capability
• A demonstrated capacity to facilitate cooperative and collaborative relationships and consult and engage with staff, clients and stakeholders
• A positive approach to drive process and system improvement
• A demonstrated high standard of professionalism and integrity.

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.

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.

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 Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected)

How To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you Submit an online application through the Apply link by
11:30pm AEST on Sunday 28 September.