About the DepartmentThe Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda.
Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology.
We do this by:
Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
Investing in science and technology
Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work.
You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.
About the teamEstablished in 2017, the DISR Shared Services Hub delivers Aurion-based payroll services to 13 Australian Government agencies, and finance system administration services to 4 agencies using TechOne.
The Hub's reputation for delivering high quality and value for money payroll services is driving its expansion, and it is currently onboarding a further 2 agencies to its payroll service, with further growth expected.
The opportunityIn this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver payroll services for a wide range of government agencies.
You will also be involved in whole of government initiatives related to shared services.
As the Hub expands it is reviewing its operating model to ensure that it is structured to best deliver on our service offer for our clients, efficiently transition new clients into the Hub, and build capability pathways for staff.
The vacancy may be across our assurance activities, new client agency onboarding, payroll service delivery or management of our operating and financial model.
Please reach out to the contact officer if any of these areas interest you.
What's in it for you?Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work.
This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where every one of us is valued and respected.
We value innovation and encourage creativity.
We strive for continuous improvement and provide a supportive environment.
Join our team and experience:
Being part of interesting and progressive projects
Working across a variety of government agencies
Supportive, people-focused leadership
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Positive and supportive organisational culture
A collaborative and innovative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Competitive salary and benefits package
Remote work options and flexible working arrangements
Our ideal candidateWe are seeking a motivated person who is passionate about payroll delivery, the implementation of workplace conditions and building staff capability in a shared service environment.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Experience in payroll delivery or complex payroll matters (such as Remuneration Tribunal)
Experience in assurance activities or project management.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and building partnerships across teams and client agencies.
Proven leadership of high performing teams including remote and/or hybrid teams with a focus on capability uplift.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong judgement, and the ability to understand when to escalate complex issues.
Flexibility, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
What you will doExecutive Level 2 Managers perform a range of functions.
The responsibilities may include:
Leading the strategy and execution of shared services projects, including onboarding new client agencies to the Shared Services Hub.
Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
Managing payroll delivery across teams in a Shared Services environment.
Facilitating inter-agency collaboration.
Collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and service delivery enhancements.
Leading and managing the delivery of internal and external audit activities.
Leading and managing the delivery of a robust assurance program over the services.
Monitoring industry trends and best practices to continuously improve service offerings and outcome reporting.
Managing shared services financial matters, including budgeting, forecasting and the ongoing improvement of the shared services costing model.
Identifying, advising on, and managing risk.
EligibilityTo be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
NotesA merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles.
This vacancy is ACT - Industry House based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered.
Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
Application informationYour application must not contain any classified or sensitive information.
This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents.
The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position.
Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application.
(CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request.
Please contact ****** or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
Contact InformationFor more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kirsty Bunfield on 02 6243 7990 or via email on ******.
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