APS6/EL1 Payroll Audit Contractor Services Location: Canberra, ACT Duration: up to 9 months Clearance: Baseline Hourly rate: $65 - $89 Our federal government client is seeking an experienced Payroll Audit Officer to support a specialist payroll review and assurance project.
In this role, you will conduct detailed payroll audits, review employee entitlements and leave balances, identify discrepancies, and contribute to remediation activities.
You will work with sensitive payroll information and provide clear, accurate reporting to support payroll compliance and integrity.
Key Responsibilities Review payroll records and validate employee entitlements and leave balances.
Identify, investigate, and document payroll discrepancies, including overpayments and underpayments.
Conduct payroll reconciliation and assurance activities.
Prepare clear assessment reports and supporting documentation.
Assist with remediation activities and recommended payroll corrections.
Provide regular progress updates and maintain accurate audit records.
Prepare final documentation outlining findings, outstanding issues, and recommended actions.
Skills and Experience Demonstrated experience in payroll auditing, payroll assurance, or payroll compliance.
Solid understanding of payroll legislation, employment conditions, and leave provisions.
Experience conducting reconciliations, investigations, and data analysis.




Ability to work with confidential and sensitive employee information.
Experience within a government or large, complex organisational environment is highly regarded.
Experience using payroll and records management systems will be advantageous.
About You You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
You can work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate complex findings clearly and professionally.
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Our Commitment We are committed to inclusive and culturally safe recruitment practices and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and career stages.
We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Reference number: ******* Profession:Government, Emergency Services DefenceFederal Government Company: Onpoint 365 Date posted: 3rd Sep, ****

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