About the role

The Team Leader, Payroll will provide essential operational leadership and oversight across payroll functions, ensuring compliance and the delivery of high-quality payroll services to stakeholders.

• Provide expert payroll advice and liaise with external agencies such as Services Australia (Centrelink) and the Australian Taxation Office.
• Coordinate and prioritise the payroll team's workload, providing coaching, mentoring and support to team members.
• Provide guidance on complex payroll, leave, entitlement and employee queries.
• Review and quality assure payroll processing and adjustments, and monitor, investigate and resolve payroll issues.

This is a fixed-term two-year position working 73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation) and may be based in Hobart or Launceston.

Our ideal candidate

• In-depth knowledge and experience delivering payroll services.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to coach, mentor and support team members and less experienced staff.
• Experience interpreting awards, agreements, legislation and organisational policies.
• Ability to identify process improvements and support the successful implementation of system and process changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex payroll issues and provide practical solutions.

Position requirements

• A pre-employment conviction check.

We offer

• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, including opportunity to work two days from home.
• Competitive salary, 12% superannuation contribution, and salary sacrificing options.
• Excellent leave entitlements (plus paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
• Special staff benefits from nominated Health Funds and AVIS vehicle hire.
• Access to Fitness Passport, a corporate health and fitness program providing access to over 50 gyms and pools throughout Tasmania.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount. 

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

How to apply

• Review the Statement of Duties.
• Click the "Apply" button. Alternatively, you can apply via jobs.tas.gov.au.
• Complete the application form.
• Upload your 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.
• Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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

For more information please contact:

Sam Rajpal
Manager, Payroll and Reporting
Email: Sam.Rajpal@nre.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0460 034 817 

We encourage you to get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role if you have any questions!