Payroll Team Leader

The role:

• Lead and support the performance of a team and individual staff. Provide feedback to individuals and/or Managers and report against established standards and benchmarks.
• Responsible for providing support and advice to Pay/Personnel Officers (PPO) including:

• Undertaking data checking.
• Monitoring reports processed by Pay/Personnel Officers (PPO).
• Provide advice and training regarding pay processes.
• Provide advice to Pay/Personnel Officers (PPO) in relation to legislative requirements.

• Use expertise to advise on alternative approaches to achieve quality service delivery outcomes in a diverse and complex environment.
• Undertake quality improvement activities, including developing standards, communication, applying guidelines and processes to ensure conformity with specified outcomes.
• Foster the support of managers, employees and other stakeholders to achieve quality service delivery outcomes and assist in developing alternative approaches to resolve operational Pay/Personnel problems.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 23 May 2025
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: $79,529 to $91,517 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Cassandra Atileo
Payroll Supervisor - South
Phone: (03) 6166 1541
E-mail:
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