Payroll Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Administration)
Salary Package: $81,296 - $87,954 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: 3 x Full time, fixed term positions (up to 18 months) 
(flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be considered)

Position overview
The Remuneration and Conditions Team is responsible for the accurate and timely 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 People and Culture and directly with employees of the University.

As a Payroll Officer you will be responsible for a 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 strongly encourage and support applications from Indigenous Australians for this role.

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 Alison Davidson, Team Leader, Remuneration and Conditions, E: Alison.davidson@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, work-skills testing, and secondary stakeholder meetings as needed.

We will look to hold interviews the week after closing.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.