AddressThe Organisation
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things - they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.
We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.
The opportunity
The Pay Services Team in the Finance and Pay Services Branch provides a critical function in the day-to-day operations of ASIO.
We are seeking enthusiastic team players who care about ensuring people get paid correctly and on time. Whilst previous payroll experience is desirable, it's not essential, you just need to love numbers.
We are seeking officers who are self-motivated, willing to learn (on the job training will be provided) and have a desire for providing exceptional customer service to our staff.
As a dedicated team player, you will have a confident and approachable manner with excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport. Your administrative and organisational skills, along with your attention to detail will ensure Pay Services achieves its deliverables. You will have an ability to lead, train, mentor and support junior team members within the team.
The Pay Services area is a busy and dynamic environment where innovation and business process improvement are encouraged.
The key duties of the position include
Role responsibilities
AE4 Payroll Officers
As an AE4 Payroll Officer in ASIO, you will be required to:
-Undertake moderately complex payroll services, under limited direction.
-Develop a good understanding of and comply with relevant legislation and policy requirements.
-Provide administrative support, including processing, checking and maintaining accurate payroll data in HR systems.
-Provide advice to a range of stakeholders on payroll queries.
AE5 Payroll Officers
As an AE5 Payroll Officer in ASIO, you will be required to:
-Undertake complex payroll services, under limited direction.
-Develop a good understanding of and comply with relevant legislation and policy requirements.
-Apply your technical and subject matter expertise to provide advice to stakeholders on payroll services and recommend potential solutions to resolve a range of complex payroll issues.
-Provide advice and guidance to others on complex payroll activities, and contribute to pay management systems strategies, procedures and policy.
-Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to review and quality control the work undertaken by others.
AE6 Payroll Officers
As an AE6 Payroll Officer in ASIO, you will be required to:
-Prepare, deliver and provide advice on complex pay management, strategy, procedures and policy.
-Apply technical and subject matter expertise to identify and provide advice on issues impacting on payroll activities and incorporate them in decision-making and team planning.
-Engage with stakeholders on complex payroll issues, in order to provide and obtain information to resolve complex payroll issues.
-Allocate work, resources and tasks and set work area priorities to meet work area outcomes.
-Develop and generate information and reporting detailing business achievements, trends and improvement recommendations within the payroll function.
What you will bring
We invite applications from people with the following attributes:
-A logical mind with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and an aptitude for finance related tasks.
-Ability to adapt to and use a range of software.
-AE5 and AE6 - Prior experience (commensurate with level) in a payroll related area.
-Experience in managing and coaching staff (at the AE6 level).
-Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including a strong attention to detail.
-Strong interpersonal and liaison skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
