Aurion Payroll Officer

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a payroll specialist to optimize a newly implemented payroll model. You will use your expertise in Aurion to streamline workflows and set up systems that enhance accuracy and efficiency. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and collaboration to improve the payroll function. The position offers a rate between $60/hr and $70/hr, plus super, on a 3-month contract basis.

Qualifications

• Proven Aurion payroll experience (system setup, configuration, or troubleshooting).
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and employment conditions.
• Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and configuring payroll templates, processes, and workflows.
• Providing expert guidance on Aurion's features.
• Ensuring compliance and accuracy across payroll inputs and outputs.

Skills

Aurion payroll expertise

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

Join a leading provider of essential services in the region. The organisation is committed to delivering reliable, safe, and sustainable services while supporting the community and the environment. They embrace innovation, maintain high standards, and focus on continuous improvement. This is a workplace where your expertise can make a real impact, helping shape processes, drive efficiency, and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence and service quality.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to join a collaborative, supportive team and play a key role in optimising a newly implemented payroll model. You’ll have the opportunity to use your Aurion expertise to help set up new systems, streamline workflows, and share your knowledge with a capable team eager to learn. It’s a hands-on role where your technical payroll know-how will genuinely make a difference, improving accuracy, efficiency, and confidence across the payroll function.

The Role

You’ll be working closely with a small, dedicated payroll team who manage data, calculations, and accuracy, while an external provider completes the final processing. Your focus will be on building smarter systems and processes, ensuring the team gets the best out of Aurion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and configuring payroll templates, processes, and workflows
• Providing expert guidance on how to get the most from Aurion’s features
• Supporting the team with queries and complex transactions (e.g. terminations, leave, and allowances)
• Ensuring compliance and accuracy across payroll inputs and outputs
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and the outsourced processing partner to resolve issues efficiently

The Ideal Person

You’ll bring solid experience working with Aurion and a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll. You’re someone who enjoys problem-solving and helping others, confident enough to take the lead but patient and practical in how you share your knowledge. You’ll thrive in an environment that values collaboration, precision, and continuous improvement.

This role would suit someone with:

• Proven Aurion payroll experience (system setup, configuration, or troubleshooting)
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards, and employment conditions
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with both internal teams and external providers

If you’re ready to bring your Aurion expertise to a team that’s open, capable, and ready to grow, this is a rewarding opportunity to make your mark and help shape a smarter, more confident payroll function.

Salary / Rate

• $60/hr – $70/hr + Super
• 3-month labour hire contract
• Immediate start
• Must have strong Aurion experience

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Fowler on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 21034

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.