Job Opportunities in Australia

Employment Type: Ongoing
Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 4
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 18 October 2024
Contact: Peta Golledge, 0262779455, peta.golledge@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 4 Payroll Officer within Finance Branch.

DPS has a uniquely diverse workforce of approximately 1200 staff, working across a wide range of administration, trade, technical, customer service and professional roles to support the functioning of the Australian Parliament, services to parliamentarians, visitors and the wider community.

The Payroll Officer is within the Payroll team, who work closely with Financial Services team.

These teams deliver the following:

• Administration of pay and conditions
• Establishments and System Support
• ERP Application Systems and Support
• Workforce Scheduling

Who we are looking for

We are seeking candidates who can build productive working relationships across the department, enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have good attention to detail. Working closely with the Payroll and Financial Systems teams you will have an opportunity to identify improvements in processes, procedures, systems and business outcomes, and actively influencing the culture and driving positive change.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders on payroll related matters,
• Respond to customer enquiries via telephone, email and written correspondence in a timely and professional manner,
• Proven ability to contribute to a positive work culture,
• Demonstrated experience on the ability to quickly learn the use of SAP systems

Job Specific Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience or the ability to quickly learn the use of SAP System.
• Good understanding of pay and conditions legislation, policies, and procedures in administering a payroll function or the ability to quickly obtain this knowledge.
• High level organisational and administration skills including time management, problem solving and the ability to prioritise work and achieve set targets
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive workplace culture and practices.
• Commitment to continuous improvement strategies
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 4
Branch: Finance Branch
Section: Payroll Services
Immediate supervisor: Payroll Specialist

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 4 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:




Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

How to apply

Please upload a one page pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:

• access to flexible work arrangements
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
• a competitive remuneration package
• free secure underground parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
• on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

Currently, the salary range for this position is $77,719 - $84,450 per annum.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

• Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.