APS 6 Senior Payroll Officer

• Location: Canberra (WFH flexible - 2 days from home)
• 3-5Years experience in APS Payroll required
• Non-ongoing (up to 12 months) with potential for permanency (open to s26)

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Are you a seasoned payroll professional with 3-5 years of APS experience?

APS6 Senior Payroll Officer

Location: Canberra (Hybrid - 2 WFH days)
Type: Non-ongoing (up to 12 months) with potential for permanency
Salary: $94,563 - $105,910 + 15.4% superannuation
Clearance: Australian Citizenship & Police Check required

Are you a seasoned payroll professional with 3-5 years of APS experience? Ready to step into a senior role where your expertise will shape high-quality, compliant payroll services in a values-led federal institution?

We're seeking a confident and capable APS 6 Senior Payroll Officer to lead payroll delivery, support workforce wellbeing, and drive continuous improvement in a high-performing team. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent service for all payroll operations-while contributing to a broader HR strategy grounded in purpose and innovation.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Step into a lead role with opportunities to shape processes and mentor junior staff

• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment (2 days WFH)

• Be part of a collaborative, mission-focused People & Culture unit

• Work in a dynamic division committed to operational excellence and innovation

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small payroll team in delivering accurate, timely services using Aurion

• Provide technical payroll advice to staff and managers, resolving complex issues

• Interpret APS legislation, policies and agreements to guide sound HR decisions

• Contribute to payroll-related audits, reviews, and reporting processes

• Identify and drive continuous improvement across systems, policies, and procedures

• Maintain records in HRIS and electronic filing systems with the utmost integrity

• Train and support APS5 advisors while collaborating closely with senior HR leaders

What You'll Bring

• 3-5+ years of APS payroll experience, with a solid understanding of federal entitlements, conditions and compliance frameworks

• Expertise using Aurion (or similar HRIS) in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyse data, resolve anomalies and make informed decisions

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills-you're confident advising, influencing and collaborating across levels

• A problem-solving mindset with a passion for improving systems and enhancing service delivery

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be Australian citizens

• Successfully pass a National Police Check

• Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Take your payroll career to the next level.

For a confidential discussion, contact ***************@hudson.com.