Job Description
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Paying between $115,715-$128,573 + super
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Sydney CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
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Permanent position with Federal Government
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About the Role
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Our client is a Federal Government agency based in the Sydney CBD. They are currently seeking a Payroll & Finance Officer to come in and work with them on a permanent basis.
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Candidates for this role must have:
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Knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and full-function payroll operations
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Proficiency in Aurion and TechOne finance systems (highly desirable).
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Experience working within a government agency preferred
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Broader accounting and financial control skills and experience
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Key responsibilities would include:
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End-to-End Payroll: Process fortnightly payroll for ******* staff, managing onboarding, terminations, leave, and adjustments.
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Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate with Aurion MPaaS and People & Culture to ensure data accuracy and workflow alignment.
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Compliance & Award Interpretation: Apply relevant legislation, Awards, enterprise agreements, and internal policies accurately.
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Query & Escalation Management: Act as the first point of contact for resolving complex payroll inquiries from staff and management.
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Financial Operations: Handle payroll reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, bank administration, and audit reporting.
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Cross-Functional Support:



Partner with FCR and BPP teams on budget submissions, financial statements, and agency objectives.
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Process Improvement: Maintain payroll documentation and support system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
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About You
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You will be an experienced Payroll and finance operations professional with proven experience and reliability in previous positions.
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The successful candidate will possess:
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Knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and full-function payroll operations
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Proficiency in Aurion and TechOne finance systems (highly desirable).
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Experience working within a government agency preferred
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Broader accounting and financial control skills and experience
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What's in it for you?
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Working as a contractor with Randstad comes with many advantages including:
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Access to our benefits platforms offering discounts at a range of huge retailers
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3 x pay runs per week ensuring you are always paid within the week
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Exclusive access to roles before we go to market
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Access to our employee assistance program services, including counselling services
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Payroll & Finance Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Randstad
📍 New South Wales