APS6 Senior Payroll Officer, Superannuation

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

About the organisation

Our client is a Commonwealth organisation delivering services across Australia.

About the role
Working within People Services and Wellbeing, you will support the EL1 Project Manager to deliver a complex superannuation review and remediation project. Your work will include payroll audits, compliance checks, data analysis and project coordination to protect employee entitlements and resolve legacy payroll issues.

Key responsibilities

  • Support delivery of the superannuation review and remediation project.

  • Undertake payroll audits and compliance checks.

  • Assist with reviews of overtime, leave balances and transfer or portability entitlements.

  • Maintain project documentation, schedules, risk registers and reporting tools.

  • Prepare accurate reports and culturally appropriate stakeholder correspondence.

  • Support contractor and consultancy arrangements within agreed frameworks.

  • Work with staff and managers to strengthen governance and understanding of the project.

  • Support training, knowledge sharing and accurate records management.

Skills and experience

  • Significant experience in payroll, payroll remediation, audit or a similar field within the APS or a comparable organisation.

  • Extensive knowledge of Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme calculation processes.

  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and records management capability.

  • Ability to work with payroll and legacy systems; understanding of APS payroll configuration is desirable.

  • Clear communication skills, including explaining payroll and compliance matters in plain language.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work collaboratively.

Qualifications

  • Project management qualifications or equivalent experience.

  • Qualifications in Human Resources or a related field are desirable.

Why this role may appeal
This role offers practical work on employee entitlements, payroll accuracy and superannuation compliance. It suits someone who enjoys investigating detailed payroll issues and turning findings into clear, reliable outcomes.

How to apply

  • Please submit your tailored CV and a statement of capability outlining your relevant experience.

  • Please include your work rights and availability.

  • Please provide the contact details of two referees from your most recent employer, if applicable. Referees will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview.

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