The Department of the House of Representatives is seeking applications from motivated and detail oriented applicants to directly support the work of the House of Representatives and members of Parliament at Parliament House in Canberra. About the department The Department of the House of Representatives provides services to support the efficient conduct of the House of Representatives, its committees and certain joint committees, and also provides a range of services and facilities for Members of Parliament in Parliament House. The department also promotes the work of the House in the community and supports the conduct of the Parliament's international and regional relations. About the section The People Strategies Office is responsible for providing efficient and effective human resources advice and services to support the Department of the House of Representatives. The People Strategies Office provides advice and support to management and staff on policies and procedures. It also provides payroll services (for both departmental staff and Members of Parliament); administration of training and development; health, safety and rehabilitation case management; performance and conduct advice; employment relations and broad human resource initiatives. About the role As a Payroll Advisor / Senior Payroll Advisor, you'll be at the centre of delivering accurate, timely, and confidential payroll services for departmental staff and Members of Parliament. This dynamic role offers the chance to Master complex payroll systems like Aurion and contribute to continuous improvement and provide expert advice on salary entitlements, employment conditions, and HR policies. You will collaborate across teams, liaising with stakeholders and supporting recruitment, learning and development, and people strategy initiatives. Grow your career in a high-profile environment where precision and professionalism are valued. We are advertising this role as a broadband Parliamentary Services level 4/5 (PSL 4/5) as we are open to developing the right candidate into a PSL5 over time. Located at Parliament House, Canberra, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the functioning of Australia's democratic institutions. The key duties of the position include The duties of Payroll Advisor (PSL4) will be: Provide accurate and timely advice to internal and external stakeholders on payroll processes, human resources policies referring complex queries to senior staff as required. Assist with the processing of payroll transactions for departmental staff and Members of Parliament, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality under supervision. Prepare standard correspondence and respond to straightforward payroll and HR-related enquiries, escalating more complex matters appropriately. Support the investigate of complex employment conditions issues by gathering information and applying established procedures, under guidance from senior staff. Contribute to HR initiatives and projects, by undertaking allocated tasks and providing administrative support to promote to continuous improvement. The duties of Senior Payroll Advisor (PSL5) will be: Provide accurate and timely advice to internal and external stakeholders on payroll processes, human resources policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with departmental and legislative requirements. Execute payroll functions for departmental staff and Members of Parliament, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and adherence to deadlines. Draft professional correspondence and engage with clients to resolve a broad range of payroll and HR-related enquiries. Investigate and action complex employment conditions issues, applying sound judgement and knowledge of relevant policies and frameworks. Assist with the delivery of strategic HR initiatives and projects, contributing to continuous improvement and organisational capability.
