We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Lead and manage payroll team members which includes developing capability and expertise within a client centric environment.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review operational processes, guidelines, systems, and quality assurance measures to support the accurate and consistent application of relevant entitlements and conditions, including verification of payroll and personnel transactions.
• Deliver high quality HR reports and documentation for a range of audiences, including data analysis and recommendations for decision making where required.
• Provide authoritative HR advice and consultancy services relating to relevant awards, legislation and supporting policies and procedures to managers and staff within the Department.
• Investigate, resolve and/or provide recommendations for high level and complex payroll, leave and personnel issues including the preparation of applicable correspondence.
• Provide strategic oversight and overall responsibility of the HRIS including the investigation and implementation of functionality to drive business improvements.
• Develop and implement relevant documentation and associated confidential, accurate and up to date records as part of payroll business processes.
• Undertake high level projects and initiatives to advance the efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery of the broader HR Operations Team, ensuring the ability to adapt to change. This includes participating in projects, working groups and consultative/reference groups within the Division, Department and/or State Government.
• Responsible for undertaking required system development and maintenance including updating modules and HR data reporting and preparation for the implementation of a contemporary HRIS.
• Provide high level technical advice and support to system users.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of assigned tasks in accordance with departmental and Branch objectives within allocated resources and agreed timeframes.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a business, human resources, or information technology related discipline.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357721) Manager Payroll and Reporting Services.docx

 Statement of Duties (357721) Manager Payroll and Reporting Services.pdf

 Information for applicants (Human Resources).docx

 Information for applicants (Human Resources).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (Human Resources)' document for further information.  Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4912.

For more information

Dion Genevosi
Assistant Director HR Operations and Systems
Email: Dion.Genevosi@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0400 948 908

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603