• Varied and interesting work – Enjoy a diverse role spanning payroll, recruitment, stakeholder advice, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.
• Supportive and values-driven culture – Be part of a flexible, inclusive team that values integrity, respect, and collaboration.
• Build your HR expertise – Develop your skills across payroll systems, recruitment and position management processes, and HR advisory in a professional government setting
• Make an impact in Government – Contribute to payroll and recruitment functions that support major Government priorities and improve outcomes for Tasmanians.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll and Recruitment Officer to join our dynamic and collaborative Human Resources (HR) team.

Working collaboratively across the Human Resources Branch, you will provide advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders on payroll and employment matters. This is a flexible role primarily supporting payroll functions in the Operational Services team, however the occupant may be required to provide recruitment surge capacity within our Employee Experience team.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll and employment transactions, and ensuring all processes align with relevant legislation, awards, and departmental policies. You may also be required to support end-to-end recruitment activities. You will work within a deadline-driven environment where accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgement are critical.

Your strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and commitment to delivering client-focused outcomes will be essential to success. You will also contribute to continuous improvement through participation in branch projects, procedural development, and workforce reporting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative capability and an interest in human resources to develop their skills in a supportive, values-driven environment that contributes to outcomes for the Tasmanian community.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.

About You

You will have a solid understanding of payroll and recruitment practices within the context of HR management. Your strong interpersonal skills will support you to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders across Treasury. As Treasury is a small agency, you will be exposed to a broad mix of operational tasks that support HR’s deliverables.

Your attention to detail and organisational skills are strengths which support you to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience using payroll software such as Chris21 and exposure to interpreting legislation will be highly regarded.

This is an exciting time to join Treasury and the State Service as we embark on a digital transformation journey within our payroll and recruitment functions.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

Find out more about working at Treasury here - Working at Treasury | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

About the Branch

The Human Resources Branch develops and embeds contemporary people and culture practices and provides payroll and recruitment services for Treasury. HR provides high-level consultancy advice on complex strategic HR issues and partners with stakeholders to deliver a responsive, high quality and seamless service.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part time hours.

Desirable Requirements

A relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants:

 724716 - Statement of Duties - Payroll and Recruitment Officer.DOCX

 724716 - Statement of Duties - Payroll and Recruitment Officer.pdf

 Advice to Applicants - Treasury.pdf

 Advice to Applicants - Treasury.DOCX

How to apply

We strongly encourage you to chat to the person listed below to gain a good understanding of the role and how it fits with your career.

To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' documents for further information.

To submit your application, please click the blue "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application.  (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf and .txt file types only).  Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email recruitment@treasury.tas.gov.au before the closing date.

For more information

Linda Ferreira

Assistant Director, People and Culture

Linda.Ferreira@treasury.tas.gov.au

(03) 6145 5744