Career Opportunities: APS5 - Senior Payroll Officer, People Branch (47711)

Requisition ID 47711 - Posted  - $89,225 - $96,829 - Location of Position (1) - Ongoing - Full Time

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APS5 - Senior Payroll Officer, People Branch 

 

 Title:

 APS5 - Senior Payroll Officer, People Branch 

 Classification(s):

 APS Level 5 

 Employment Type:

 Ongoing, Full Time

 Salary:

 $89,225 - $96,829 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

 Business Division:

 Enabling Services 

 Branch / Section:

 People, Workplace Relations and Payroll 

 Location:

 We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles
 support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to
 work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of
 office and home-based work).

 

 These roles are located in Canberra .

 

 A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar
 vacancies in these locations and other locations within the same
 metropolitan area.

 Security Clearance:

 Baseline Vetting 

 Job Reference No:

 47711 

 Contact Officer:

 Jessica MURCUTT Jessica.Murcutt@infrastructure.gov.au

02 6136 7732

 Closing Date:

 11.59 AEST, Monday 18 May 2026

 

We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the Australian community in our workforce.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or who are neurodivergent, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including people of all genders and gender identities. We uphold gender equality as a core organisational value. If you’re interested in the role but feel uncertain, we still encourage you to apply if you feel your passions, transferable skills and valuable experience align with this position.

 

The opportunity we have available

 

The Payroll Services team, within the Workplace Relations and Payroll section, is looking for several Senior Payroll Officers at the APS 5 level. Our team provides assistance to employees with their pay, conditions of service and salary queries which includes salary progression, salary packaging, payment of allowances, applying and processing all leave types, and work related expenses. The team is friendly, cohesive and process focussed, working to fortnightly deadlines.

What will you do?

 

Reporting to the Payroll Manager under limited direction, you will:

 

• Administer leave and payroll processing of employee benefits in SAP (SAP ECC6).  Your role includes the provision of advice on conditions of service, assisting with determining team priorities, staffing and workflow, to meet deadlines and working within a small team to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Provide advice to employees, at all levels, on issues regarding the interpretation of relevant legislation and other APS employment frameworks, including the Public Service Act 1999 and the Department’s Enterprise Agreement.
• Provide quality assurance ensuring that payroll processing is correct.
• Work on ad-hoc projects and systems improvements as they arise.

Who are we looking for?

 

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS 5 Work level standards.

 

We are seeking people who have a strong attention to detail and are willing to explore diverse and innovative ways of thinking. People who work for us need to be team oriented, outcomes focussed, curious to suggest improvements and have an ability to think outside the box to get results. Specific requirements for the role are:

 

• Experience working in a team performing payroll related tasks.
• Demonstrated payroll experience and a good working knowledge of legislation and employment conditions relevant to the Australian Public Service or the ability to gain such knowledge quickly.
• Experience in, or the ability to quickly learn SAP (SAP ECC6).
• Experience in preparing correspondence and reports (including emails and letters) on routine matters.

Cultural capability requirement

 

The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community.  Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on Country Agreement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28.

 

As an APS5 you will be expected to:

 

• Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
• Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
• Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

 

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant with disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy.

 

You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into RecruitAbility in the application form. You must tick the 'opt in' box to participate in RecruitAbility. Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you.

 

We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. Please advise in the application form or the contact officer if you need any adjustments made. 

 

The minimum requirements for this role include:

 

• Attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.

 

More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.

 

What else can we offer?

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include:

 

• Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
• Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
• Improve your leadership skills, through the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
• Flexible working opportunities, including part time hours, home based work and job sharing.
• We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year, with one month’s accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee), plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.

 

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being. Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.

Eligibility requirements

 

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

 

• Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level.  You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.  You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances.  More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
• Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
• Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

 

Timeline and assessment

 

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

 

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

 

Anticipated timeline for recruitment milestone dates:

 

Applications open: 5 May 2026

Applications close: 18 May 2026

Application shortlisting: 25 May 2026

Further assessments: 2 June 2026

Selection report finalised: 12 June 2026

Offers and announcements: Week of 22 June 2026

 

The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

 

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.

How to apply

 

Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59 AEST, Monday 18 May 2026.

 

In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than two pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role.

 

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF, no more than three pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.

 

Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system.  Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

 

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

 

Please advise the contact officer if you require adjustments during the recruitment process. We recognise and value diversity as our strength and promote a culture of inclusion to enhance our work performance and the wellbeing of our employees. We are committed to systems that are accessible, inclusive and safe for all. If you need any further information about accessibility and inclusion at our department, please contact DiversityandInclusion@infrastructure.gov.au.

 

Work with us. Apply now!

 

 

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