Aps Level 5 - People And Culture Advisor, Payroll

As a People and Culture Advisor - payroll you can expect to work within a dedicated team that has a clear sense of purpose and understanding how you can individually contribute to the National Museum of Australia (NMA).

The NMA are looking to engage a skilled and inquisitive professional to join the People and Culture team. This role requires an individual with strong interpersonal and well-developed communication skills, sound judgement, ability to manage competing deadlines with an aptitude to perform in a collaborative team environment. In addition, the role will demonstrate organisational ability and can provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Previous experience within an APS payroll setting and experience using Aurion or a similar HRIS is preferred. This role is looking for an individual who is motivated in seeking opportunities for business with a comprehensive understanding of personnel practices and procedures, as well as an understanding of how to interpret relevant legislation.

• Key accountabilities
• Process salaries, superannuation, allowances, workers compensation payments and leave using the Aurion system.
• Provide excellent support to employees with payroll and related enquiries (ie. Employment conditions and entitlements) ensuring their needs are met in a timely, accurate and customer-centric manner.
• Maintain privacy and integrity-based principles when dealing with employees in all matters, such as employment information, salary, and taxation details.
• Participate and assist with the payroll audit has required - gathering and analysing data and presenting information.
• Provide support to employees on the Employee Self Service Module of Aurion.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to make appropriate personnel decisions.
• Assist in influencing and implementing business improvements including process and procedure improvement.
• Assist the APS6, Senior People and Culture Advisor with adhoc duties as required.
• Selection criteria
• Relevant experience and knowledge in HR / payroll systems.
• Understanding of and ability to comply with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• An ability to work within a team to deliver high quality business outputs within strict timeframes.
• Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Solid problem-solving skills, high attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously and maintain accurate data and records.
• Eligibility
• be an Australian citizen
• undergo pre-employment checks, including a police record check
• hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified in the position description.

The Museum is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for, these principles, in theory and practice.

• To apply
• Applicants must include a 1-page pitch addressing their suitability for the role against the selection criteria. Applicants must also provide a resume and contact details for 2 referees.
• Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 2 March 2025.