General details
Title |
Senior HR and Payroll Enabling Officer |
|---|---|
Classification |
APS6 |
Organisation |
Corporate, Climate Change Authority |
Location |
Canberra/Various |
Security classification |
Baseline |
About the team and what we offer
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) is an independent statutory body established to provide balanced, expert, evidence-based advice to the Australian Government on climate change, including through conducting regular and specifically commissioned reviews and through undertaking climate change research.
The Corporate Services Team works collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team to provide strategic and operational services and advice across the agency's finance, procurement and human resource functions and maintain the Authority's corporate governance framework and compliance. The team are also responsible for all security matters across the Authority including ICT and facilities management.
The Senior HR and Payroll Enabling Officer will provide payroll and human resource services for the Authority. This will include processing of the fortnightly payroll and management of the Aurion Human Resource Management System (HRIS).
This role will support a collaborative team to achieve complex procedural, operational, administrative and business support work within an integrated workforce. You will provide detailed administration, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.
You will support both strategic and operational human resource functions within the Agency as well as broader agency corporate and governance activities.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Demonstrated ability to coordinate, manage and report on business activities.
Have highly developed verbal, written and computer communication skills to logically convey thoughts and new ideas.
Demonstrated capability to influence key stakeholders in order to achieve effective strategic outcomes.
Have strong skill sets in analysing, synthesising and presenting business data.
Have experience in business environments, preferably with human resources (high level generalist and payroll), governance or information management knowledge.
Well-developed interpersonal skills that foster trust and cooperation, and a proven ability to work effectively and with integrity within a politically sensitive environment.
Ability to work in a fluid environment, remaining flexible, agile and adaptable supporting colleagues at short notice.
Experience in using Aurion Human Resource Information System (HRIS) an advantage.
What you will do
The successful applicant will:
Provide payroll expertise and advice to support employees and management staff
Provide timely and accurate end to end payroll services for the Authority.
Create and implement payroll policies and guidelines and prepare payroll reports
Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and staff
Coordinate and manage all staff recruitment, on-boarding, and development, and associated compliance activities, including preparing employment contracts and maintaining staff files
Coordinate, process, and administer payroll and leave management
Maintain employment and workforce-related documentation
Demonstrate expertise in a stand-alone end-to-end payroll function
Manage the Authority's Human Resource Information System (Aurion)
Manage a small team
Eligibility and security clearance
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, applicants must:
Be an Australian citizen or going to be granted Australian Citizenship before commencement. You may be asked to provide evidence of this.
Undertake a pre-employment security assessment and subsequent security clearance. All staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance however some roles will require a higher level security clearance. If you are offered a role and do not have a current security clearance, we will work with you to arrange for this to be undertaken.
Be medically fit to undertake the duties of the job.
This position require a Baseline security clearance. The successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Notes
This is an ongoing role. The Authority offers Individual Flexible Arrangements when appropriate and for the most suitable applicant. There are opportunities to consider Flexible Working Agreements.
Information on the APS Level and Executive Level classifications can be found on their website: https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/aps-employees-and-managers/work-level-standards-aps-level-and-executive-level-classifications.
A guide to the Integrated Leadership System for APS Level and Executive Level classifications can be found on the APSC website: https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/aps-employees-and-managers/classifications/integrated-leadership-system-ils/ils-guide-integrated-leadership-system.
This process is being used to fill roles that are either non-ongoing or on-going vacancies in the Authority. A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within the Authority over the next 12 months.
How to apply
You are required to submit a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain of no more than 500 words and should align to the job description.
You are also required to provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Applications Close: Sunday 5 March 2023 11:59pm.
