The Team
You will be joining a statewide based large and collaborative payroll function responsible for supporting a workforce of more than 17,000 employees across a diverse range of professions, employment arrangements and work locations.
This is a fast-paced environment where teamwork, accuracy and customer service are highly valued. Team members are encouraged to share knowledge, support one another and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen payroll processes and enhance employee experience.
The Role
Are you looking to work in a challenging position that offers flexibility and diversity? Well, this might be what you are looking for!
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Pay/Personnel Officer to contribute to the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant payroll services for a large and diverse workforce of more than 17,000 employees. This role plays a critical part in ensuring employees are paid correctly while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures.
Working within a high-volume payroll environment, you will liaise with employees, managers, human resources, finance teams and external stakeholders to resolve payroll matters and continuously improve payroll processes and services.
You will need
- Experience working in a high-volume payroll environment, preferably within a large and complex organisation, or ability to quickly learn.
- Knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment conditions.
- Ability to interpret awards, enterprise agreements and employment contracts.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing payroll transactions.
- Experience using payroll and HR information systems.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical payroll deadlines.
Details of appointment
Multiple Full time, day worker positions, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 September 2028.
Please note the unit will accept applications from the North and South.
*Notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$76,849 to $82,996 per annum, Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
Eligibility
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Karen Toon - Manager Payroll Services
karen.toon@health.tas.gov.au
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