Public Sector Payroll & HR Services Officer

Department of Health; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Pay/Personnel Officer to deliver accurate payroll services for a workforce of more than 17,000 across diverse roles. You will operate in a high-volume environment, ensuring compliance with legislation, awards and contracts.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to interpret awards, and effective liaison with employees, managers and finance teams. The position is full-time, with 76 hours per fortnight, and offers job stability and

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment conditions.
• Ability to interpret awards, enterprise agreements and employment contracts.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in payroll processing.
• Experience using payroll and HR information systems.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely payroll services for a workforce of 17,000+ employees.
• Liaise with employees, managers, HR, finance and external stakeholders to resolve payroll matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and services.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Time management

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS

Job description

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Pay/Personnel Officer to deliver accurate payroll services for a workforce of more than 17,000 across diverse roles. You will operate in a high-volume environment, ensuring compliance with legislation, awards and contracts.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to interpret awards, and effective liaison with employees, managers and finance teams. The position is full-time, with 76 hours per fortnight, and offers job stability and