Flexhive

APS 5 Payroll Officer

Canberra Airport, 2609, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Full time

Posted 11/04/2025
Closes 25/04/2025

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.

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