About the opportunity AUSTRAC is seeking to fill position Manager, Pay and Conditions to manage and uplift our Payroll Operations and HR systems. Your day will involve working closely with key stakeholders, uncovering unique, HR and payroll challenges to build solutions that deliver measurable results. You'll be leading a motivated team of payroll professionals that manage end-to-end payroll process for approximately 850 staff, ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. As a trusted adviser, you'll develop smooth, effective processes and procedures to align with legislation and APS policy. As an influential leader, you are a multiplier, guiding a geographically dispersed team and creating an atmosphere where people feel empowered and encouraged to contribute their best ideas. Combining proven leadership and team development experience, and strong stakeholder management, you'll keep us ahead of the curve on compliance, automation, and scalable processes as AUSTRAC continues to grow. If you embrace challenges diligently, are passionate about leading teams in a collaborative environment, and eager to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply. What are we looking for Applied knowledge and experience in: Human Resources Understanding and demonstrated capability in applying human resources principles and expertise. Application of legislative and other governing frameworks Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive work knowledge, precedent and established legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines to situations involving a high level of complexity and sensitivity which require considerable interpretation and analysis For a complete list of the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack in the AUSTRAC Job listing . The key duties of the position include The Manager Pay and Conditions under broad direction is responsible for: Leading and managing a highly dedicated team of five staff to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the pay and conditions function including capability development and maintaining high levels of staff engagement and performance. Planning and prioritising continuous improvement to business processes, including identifying opportunities to better utilise enterprise technologies. In collaboration with the Manager, HRIS, ensuring HR system (Aurion) capabilities and processes are fit for purpose by identifying and providing subject matter expertise to upgrades and enhancements. Developing and maintaining practices and systems to enhance the client experience of AUSTRAC employees in relation to pay and conditions matters. Managing relationships with third parties who support AUSTRAC's human resource processes and systems. Continuously assessing relevant best practice and and APS wide developments, including conducting research, to guide human resource led initiatives. Identifying risks relevant to pay and conditions, implementing appropriate risk controls and escalating risks where appropriate. Providing expert conditions of employment and policy advice to the Director Employee Experience and National Manager People and Business Solutions. Proactively cultivating opportunities for collaboration with other business units on relevant work. Providing high level subject matter expertise in relation to Overseas Conditions of Service as they apply to AUSTRAC employees, including the oversight of the accurate payment of relevant allowances. Drafting Individual Flexibility Agreements (IFA) and providing advice on IFA matters. Developing and/or implementing policies, guidelines and procedures reflecting legislation and APS policy in relation to employment matters.
