APS 5 Payroll Officer

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Ready to bring your APS payroll expertise to a dynamic and purpose-driven People and Culture team?

APS5 Payroll Officer

Location: Canberra (WFH flexible - 2 days from home)
Type: Non-ongoing (up to 12 months) with potential for permanency
Salary: $84,228 - $91,809 + 15.4% superannuation
Clearance: Australian Citizenship and Police Check required

We're on the lookout for a highly motivated APS 5 Payroll Officer to support critical people operations within a leading federal government institution. You'll play a key role in delivering responsive and compliant payroll services, contributing to the strength of a workplace culture grounded in excellence, inclusion, and collaboration.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Join a supportive and values-driven People & Culture team

• Flexible hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home - with options)

• Contribute to a mission-led organisation with a strong internal culture

• Be part of a division that supports innovation, risk management and best practice in people and operations

What You'll Do

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing using Aurion (or similar HRIS)

• Provide timely, accurate responses to employee payroll and entitlement queries

• Interpret APS legislation and workplace agreements with confidence

• Support audits, reporting and system improvement initiatives

• Collaborate across HR functions to streamline processes and ensure data accuracy

What You Bring

• 2-3+ years of APS payroll experience - you know the ins and outs of federal government payroll processes

• Hands-on experience with Aurion or a similar HRIS

• Ability to interpret and apply APS legislation and employment instruments

• Strong judgement, initiative, and customer-first communication style

• Proven experience juggling deadlines and handling sensitive information with discretion

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. A National Police Check will be required.

Apply now to take the next step in your APS career.

For confidential enquiries, reach out to ***************@hudson.com.