Aurion Application Technical Specialist

• Canberra, ACT
• 12 months + 2 x 12-month extension options
• Must be able to obtain Baseline

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Aurion Technical Specialist to join a Federal Government ICT team supporting critical HR and payroll systems.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on the configuration, integration, enhancement and ongoing support of Aurion HR and payroll capabilities. You will play a key role in supporting Enterprise Agreement implementation, improving business processes, strengthening data quality and delivering system enhancements.
Working collaboratively with HR, payroll and ICT stakeholders, you will help maintain a secure, reliable and efficient Aurion environment while supporting system improvements and building internal technical capability.

The position offers a 12-month initial contract, potential long-term extensions and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Key Duties

• Configure, enhance and maintain Aurion functionality across Payroll, Core HR, Organisation and Position Management, Leave, Timekeeper, Security, Workflow, Reporting and Self-Service.
• Analyse business and technical requirements to design and implement effective Aurion solutions.
• Support HR and payroll data migration, cleansing, reconciliation and remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain Aurion integrations, interfaces, workflows, forms and automated processes.
• Support system upgrades, releases, environment management and controlled deployments.
• Develop and execute unit and system testing, support user acceptance testing and undertake payroll assurance activities.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical incidents, defects and system issues.
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, configuration records and operational documentation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, ICT teams and vendors to manage priorities, risks and dependencies.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge transfer to internal staff.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong hands-on Aurion experience, including configuration, enhancement and production support across at least three relevant Aurion modules.
• Demonstrated experience delivering HR and payroll data migration, including data profiling, mapping, transformation, cleansing, loading and reconciliation.
• Sound knowledge of Aurion data structures and Query Tool, with experience in forms, workflows, batch processing or automation.
• Experience supporting Aurion integrations, data exchanges, monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to manage system upgrades, releases, testing and deployment activities within controlled ICT environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly when resolving complex payroll, configuration and integration issues.
• Experience preparing technical documentation and working collaboratively with HR, payroll, ICT and vendor stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, identify technical risks and provide practical advice and knowledge transfer.

Highly Desirable

• Experience implementing Australian Government Enterprise Agreements, payroll, taxation, superannuation or legislative changes within Aurion.
• Experience with Aurion Business Process Automation, Timekeeper or advanced HR and payroll functionality.
• Previous experience working within Australian Government ICT environments.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and ServiceNow for managing incidents, defects, releases, changes and technical documentation.

Eligibility: Applicants must be able to obtain an Australian Government Baseline security clearance.

Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 408 or email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com

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