Payroll Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary Package: $83,351 - $90,926 plus 17% superannuation
Terms: 2x Full-time, Fixed-term (until November 2025)
(flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be considered)

Position overview
Sitting within the People and Culture Division, the Remuneration and Conditions Branch are responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of day-to-day processing of payroll, superannuation and taxation matters for all staff at the Australian National University. The team work collaboratively with staff across the Division, College based HR personnel and directly with employees of the University.

• As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the full range of functions associated with processing payroll data, ensuring compliance with conditions of service, superannuation rules, the University’s policies and procedures as well as current/relevant industrial legislation. 
• This role has a focus on processing, as well as identifying process improvements for the team. Great customer service skills are a must for this team as they work with a range of stakeholders around the University.
• The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who can work with high volumes, while keeping attention to detail.  Previous payroll experience will be highly regarded.

ANU has a large range of benefits, including 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, salary sacrifice parking, development opportunities and a beautiful central location in Canberra. 

We have a number of roles available, with fixed term vacancies having the potential to become ongoing. The link to the ANU Professional Staff Salaries page can be found here - https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/enterprise-agreement/schedule-3-professional-staff-salaries-0

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.