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APS6/EL1 Payroll Audit Officer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-11-10 → 2026-11-13
No visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead the implementation of payroll audit recommendations, strengthen payroll controls, and design sustainable processes for an Australian Federal Government organization.

Role type

Senior Payroll Audit Officer (Public Sector)

Builds

Payroll governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and internal capability

Domain

Australian Public Sector (APS) Payroll & Compliance

Required skills

APS payroll expertise, audit implementation, control design, process improvement, documentation, stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer, complex payroll advice (superannuation, allowances, deductions)

Preferred skills

Aurion system experience

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the implementation of payroll audit recommendations; Review existing payroll processes and identify control gaps; Design and implement practical preventative and detective payroll controls; Translate audit findings into sustainable and auditable processes; Develop standard operating procedures, checklists, templates and training materials; Support knowledge transfer and capability uplift across the payroll team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC