This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Are you a seasoned payroll professional with 3-5 years of APS experience?

APS6 Senior Payroll Officer

Location: Canberra (Hybrid - 2 WFH days)
Type: Non-ongoing (up to 12 months) with potential for permanency
Salary: $94,563 - $105,910 + 15.4% superannuation
Clearance: Australian Citizenship & Police Check required

Are you a seasoned payroll professional with 3-5 years of APS experience? Ready to step into a senior role where your expertise will shape high-quality, compliant payroll services in a values-led federal institution?

We're seeking a confident and capable APS 6 Senior Payroll Officer to lead payroll delivery, support workforce wellbeing, and drive continuous improvement in a high-performing team. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent service for all payroll operations-while contributing to a broader HR strategy grounded in purpose and innovation.

Why You'll Love This Role

Step into a lead role with opportunities to shape processes and mentor junior staff

Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment (2 days WFH)

Be part of a collaborative, mission-focused People & Culture unit

Work in a dynamic division committed to operational excellence and innovation

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead a small payroll team in delivering accurate, timely services using Aurion

Provide technical payroll advice to staff and managers, resolving complex issues

Interpret APS legislation, policies and agreements to guide sound HR decisions

Contribute to payroll-related audits, reviews, and reporting processes

Identify and drive continuous improvement across systems, policies, and procedures

Maintain records in HRIS and electronic filing systems with the utmost integrity

Train and support APS5 advisors while collaborating closely with senior HR leaders

What You'll Bring

3-5+ years of APS payroll experience, with a solid understanding of federal entitlements, conditions and compliance frameworks

Expertise using Aurion (or similar HRIS) in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyse data, resolve anomalies and make informed decisions

Strong interpersonal and communication skills-you're confident advising, influencing and collaborating across levels

A problem-solving mindset with a passion for improving systems and enhancing service delivery

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be Australian citizens

Successfully pass a National Police Check

Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Take your payroll career to the next level.

For a confidential discussion, contact [email protected].