We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Provide high-level HR advice and consultancy services relating to all relevant awards, legislation and supporting policies and procedures to managers and staff within the Department.
• Lead, manage and mentor a team of HR specialists in the payroll team including developing capability and expertise.
• Provide specialised support to ensure quality assurance of complex pay and conditions transactions, particularly those requiring system-level intervention and the preparation of bulk transactions.
• Work with Manager Payroll and Reporting Services to undertake required system development and maintenance including updating modules and HR data reporting and preparation for the implementation of the HRIS.
• Develop and implement relevant documentation and associated confidential, accurate and up to date records as part of payroll business processes.
• Assist with the implementation, development and enhancement of branch and agency initiatives.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (355909) Team Leader - Payroll November 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (355909) Team Leader - Payroll November 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (Human Resources).docx

 Information for applicants (Human Resources).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4914.

For more information

Name: Cassandra Atileo
Position: Manager Payroll and Reporting
Email: cassandra.atileo@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 4902

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602