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Payroll Investigation Officer

Payroll Investigation Officer

  • 561427
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Fixed Term
  • Closing at: Mar 5 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
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Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary Package: $87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: 2 x Fixed-term (12 months)
(flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be considered)

Position overview

The Payroll Investigation Officer provides effective day-to-day administrative support for the Payroll Assurance and Compliance Taskforce (PACT) to drive and successfully deliver the objectives and outcomes of the project.

Responsible, under general direction, for the full range of functions associated with reviewing and analysing payroll remediation data, ensuring compliance with conditions of service, superannuation rules, policies and procedures as well as relevant industrial legislation.

Not sure you have the right skills for the role? ANU is an advocate for continuous learning and professional development and will provide mentoring and support to those candidates wanting to adapt their existing administrative and/or management skills to the exciting world of higher education.

For further information please contact Jessica Slane, Manager Remuneration & Conditions, E: Jessica.Slane@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information 

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: 

  • A statement of claims against the selection criteria with relevance to the position description; and
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV)  

As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in a face to-face interview and work-skills testing.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful applicants must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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