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Vacancy: Payroll Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Finance Team
Location: Sydney CBD with hybrid and flexible working options.
Employment: Fulltime
Salary Range: Up to $115,797 Package includes salary ($93,295 – $102,941), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Role No: 06026
About the NSW Ombudsman
The NSW Ombudsman is an independent integrity agency that pursues fairness for the people of NSW. Through complaint handling, review, monitoring, investigation, advice, training and community education, we seek to improve the administration and delivery of public and community services in NSW.
We are currently looking for a diverse range of people who share our commitment to the public interest. We are looking for people who want to make a real difference by working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation.
We are building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. We seek people who will bring their whole self and their experiences to our work. We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experiences relevant to our work, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, First Nations people, and people from various culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
We encourage anyone from any diverse background to apply and join an organisation that makes a difference to the people of NSW.
The Role
The Payroll Officer is responsible for the processing of payroll in a way that is accurate and timely, in accordance with legislation, policies and award requirements, as well as supporting employees’ queries related to their entitlements and conditions under the Crown Employees Award.
About you
- Demonstrated experience in payroll administration and working with a computerised payroll and HR information system
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret industrial agreements and employment related legislation.
- Attention to detail, and experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and customer service skills with the ability to maintain professional and respectful relationships with work colleagues and customers and handle a range of payroll enquiries.
- Competitive salary and future growth opportunities within NSW Ombudsman
- Flexibility and the capacity to work in a hybrid way
- Work life balance with a 35-hour work week
- Close to public transport - office is adjacent to Town Hall Train Station
- Great team environment and culture
Online applications must consist of:
- Covering letter (max 2 pages) highlighting your claims for the role and which role you are applying for.
- CV outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as relevant to this role.
- The assessment process will be conducted by a standard panel assessment process.
- A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a pool of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.
- Short listed candidates will be subject to security and other vetting processes.
- Only applications that are submitted through
- All temporary roles may have the opportunity for ongoing employment.
The NSW Ombudsman promotes a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQ+ people and people of all genders and people with disability. We support flexibility and all roles advertised on a full-time basis may be considered for part-time employment.
Additional Information is available at the following links.
Closing date: Wednesday 24 January 2024, 11:59pm
Inquiries can be directed to Recruitment team via or call 0292861075
