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Our Department Values

Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.

A little bit about us


The Department is responsible for the Australian Government's policies and programs for infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and the arts. We are at the forefront of the Australian Government’s efforts to connect our communities, secure the nation’s economic future, improve living standards, provide access to high quality communication services and ensure all Australians can enjoy diverse artistic and cultural experiences.


The People Branch provides strategic and operational advice on people related matters. The HR function is responsible for areas including attraction, retention and recruitment of personnel, capability development, workforce planning, workforce analytics, pay and conditions, WHS and departmental cultural initiatives including diversity and inclusion.


The opportunity we have available


Payroll Services 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.


Reporting to a Senior Payroll Officer under limited direction, you will:

• Accurately process a wide range of salary, leave and entitlement-related transactions, in accordance with relevant legislation, delegations, policies and procedures.
• As required, provide internal clients and managers with general advice and guidance in relation to the submission of leave, completion of employee timesheets, and other employee-related documentation.
• Prepare and send payroll-related correspondence, including emails, to ensure that employees receive accurate and timely advice regarding their entitlements and associated conditions of employment.
• Maintain the personnel and leave records of employees, in an accurate and timely manner.
• At all times, provide internal and external clients & agencies with a high level of customer service and support.

Who are we looking for?

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 is highly desirable.
• Experience in, or the ability to quickly learn SAP (SAP ECC6).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills including an attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in preparing correspondence and reports (including emails and letters) on routine matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.

What else can we offer?

The department also offers:

• Networking opportunities across the department and wider APS.
• Capability development opportunities focused on your individual career goals.
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate, including part time hours and homebased work.

Eligibility requirements


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

• Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: The preferred applicant 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 Clearance 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.

How to apply


Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST, Tuesday 24 September 2024.


In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a one page statement outlining why you would be a good fit for the role. You should also provide a CV, to a maximum of 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 to recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email Diversityand Inclusion@infrastructure.gov.au

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