This unique federal agency partners with both the private sector and the public. Their services are focused on sustainability and enabling upcoming businesses to aid the greater Australian community.

You’ll work in a professional, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to our mission and where your career development is supported every step of the way.

The Opportunity

This is a newly created role that gives you the chance to truly own the payroll function within a respected government agency.

You’ll be the go-to expert for payroll, managing the process from start to finish and working closely with our outsourced payroll provider to ensure everything runs smoothly. This is more than just processing – you’ll have the opportunity to shape how we do things, drive improvements, and contribute to system upgrades and projects that make a real difference.

This position provides the opportunity to broaden your skills in financial operations, work in a supportive and collaborative environment, and contribute to an organisation making a significant impact on Australia’s energy future. It’s a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your career growth supported.

The Role

The role is focused on coordinating end-to-end payroll services and ensuring smooth, compliant payroll operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate fortnightly payroll, including new hires, terminations, leave, and salary adjustments
• Act as first point of escalation for complex payroll queries and provide expert advice
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of payroll processing
• Maintain employee payroll records and liaise with internal teams and the payroll provider
• Interpret and apply legislation, Awards, enterprise agreements, and policies
• Prepare payroll reports for audits and compliance
• Support system changes, upgrades, and process improvements
• Contribute to the development of payroll procedures and documentation
• Identify and escalate payroll issues when required
• Gain exposure to other financial operations for professional development

The Ideal Person

You’re an experienced payroll professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, timely results and providing exceptional service. You enjoy solving problems, interpreting complex information, and working with both internal teams and external providers to achieve the best outcomes.

With a strong understanding of employment legislation, superannuation requirements and payroll compliance, you can confidently navigate complex queries and provide clear, expert advice.

Ideally, you’ve worked with outsourced payroll providers and have experience with systems such as Aurion or TechOne, but you’re equally comfortable learning new tools. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement, with the flexibility to adapt in a changing environment.

Most importantly, you value collaboration, accountability, and respect – and you’re motivated by the opportunity to contribute to an organisation making a meaningful impact on Australia’s future.

Salary / Rate

• $95k – $130k + Super
• 6 – 12 months non-ongoing opportunity
• Baseline clearance or the ability to obtain

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Fowler on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20915

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.