Position Overview
The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for the day-to-day administration of certain employees' entitlements including leave, salaries and allowances, superannuation, compensation, redundancy calculations, and salary packaging requirements. Working with the Court's outsourced payroll service provider (Aurion), the Senior Payroll Officer processes entitlements not calculated in the system or done by the service provider. The Senior Payroll Officer must also be able to run reports and interpret information in those reports. Additionally, the Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for the administration and payment of certain judges' entitlements.
The Senior Payroll Officer will deal with enquiries from judges and Court staff in relation to their entitlements and payments, as well as requests from management for information. The Senior Payroll Officer will also liaise with external agencies such as superannuation providers and the Australian Taxation Office in appropriate cases. The Senior Payroll Officer will also liaise with the Finance team and the People & Culture team in relation to the establishment and correct salary coding of positions in accordance with the Court's chart of accounts.
Major Activities Position Overview
The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for the day-to-day administration of certain employees' entitlements including leave, salaries and allowances, superannuation, compensation, redundancy calculations, and salary packaging requirements. Working with the Court's outsourced payroll service provider (Aurion), the Senior Payroll Officer processes entitlements not calculated in the system or done by the service provider. The Senior Payroll Officer must also be able to run reports and interpret information in those reports. Additionally, the Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for the administration and payment of certain judges' entitlements.
The Senior Payroll Officer will deal with enquiries from judges and Court staff in relation to their entitlements and payments, as well as requests from management for information. The Senior Payroll Officer will also liaise with external agencies such as superannuation providers and the Australian Taxation Office in appropriate cases. The Senior Payroll Officer will also liaise with the Finance team and the People & Culture team in relation to the establishment and correct salary coding of positions in accordance with the Court's chart of accounts.
Major Activities Reporting Relationships
The Senior Payroll Officer reports to the Assistant Director, Payroll and works collegiately with all other staff in the People Data Assurance and People and Culture teams on the delivery of services.
Competencies & Attributes
We are seeking a driven team player, who is motivated to lead and enjoys working in a rapidly evolving and forward thinking environment. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self-starter who is able to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships while providing advice and constructive feedback. You will be a fast learner, who can also use their current skill set to contribute to new ideas and improvements.
Formal Qualifications
Experience in the delivery of payroll services and human resource management services in a public sector environment is essential.
Experience with Aurion Human Resource Management Information System is desirable.
Selection Criteria Demonstrated relevant experience in providing high-level accurate payroll advice and processing in a public sector environment. Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying legislation, guidelines, procedures and practices relevant to payroll services. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including senior staff. Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels Eligibility
Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:
Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship; Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check, and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment; Health clearance – the successful applicant may be required to complete a health declaration or attend a medical assessment to confirm their fitness for duty. Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply, but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Position Description WORD Opens in new window
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