Position Title: EL1 Payroll / Project Manager
Duration: Approx 4 months (with potential to extend up to 6 months)
Location: Canberra, ACT
Hourly Pay Rate: $85.11 - $97.63 plus 12% super
Security Clearance/Requirements: Candidate must hold an active Baseline Clearance to be considered for the role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a Federal Government agency, is seeking an experienced EL1 Payroll / Project Manager to provide high-level support during an internal audit period. The role will focus on managing payroll operations, undertaking payroll data cleansing, and assisting with the potential migration to a new payroll service provider.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, highly organised, and able to operate independently with limited supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes in line with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
  
  
• Conduct payroll data cleansing to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
  
  
• Support potential transition to a new payroll service provider, including data migration and system testing.
  
  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure payroll continuity.
  
  
• Provide expert advice on payroll compliance and industrial instruments.
  
  
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements.
  
  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience managing payroll in a government or complex organisational environment.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
  
  
• Experience with payroll system transitions and data migration.
  
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
  
  
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
  
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  
  
• Project management experience in payroll or HRIS highly desirable.
  
  

ELIGIBILITY

• Australian citizenship is essential.
  
  
• Candidate must hold an active Baseline Clearance to be considered for the role.
  
  

Apply now or contact Aiden on 6260 8888 at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 20 August 2025. If your application is received after this date, we’ll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply, even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.