If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference in the community, are looking for a great role and team, and generous superannuation and conditions…then keep reading!

We are seeking an APS5 Senior HR Advisor - Pay across our Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney office locations. Full-time and part-time hours are available. Offers will be based on candidate performance and operational requirements.

About the OFWO

The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (OFWO) is an independent statutory office established by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act). Our functions outline the responsibilities we have as set by the Fair Work Act and other legislation to achieve our purpose:

- provide education, assistance, advice and guidance to employers, employees, outworkers, outworker entities and organisations

What our employees say about us

We are one of the most engaged and high performing agencies in Australia; consistently scoring above average on employee engagement and wellbeing when surveyed against other APS agencies.

What we offer you

We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to:

We Value Diversity

OFWO has been accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace since 2011. We are also members of the Australian Network on Disability and Pride in Diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

About the Branch & Team





The People and Internal Communications Branch is responsible for centralised human resources and internal communications services to the Fair Work Ombudsman. The Branch delivers strategies and services to assist business areas in the management of their workforces, drive agency productivity through engagement and collaboration, assist employees with their learning and development, ensure payroll and workplace conditions are met, support internal communication and change management, foster workplace health and wellbeing, and build a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our Pay Team provides fortnightly pay processing for approximately 1000 staff. The team also responds to and manages a wide range of pay and entitlement enquiries in collaboration with other teams across the People and Internal Communications Branch.

About the role

The Senior HR Advisor - Pay delivers accurate, timely and compliant payroll services to employees and stakeholders. With a strong understanding of payroll legislation, employment conditions and payroll processes, the role is responsible for managing simple to complex payroll transactions, resolving enquiries and providing trusted payroll advice.

The Senior HR Advisor - Pay uses sound judgement to interpret and apply legislation, enterprise agreements, policies and procedures.



The role contributes to payroll compliance, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and business outcomes.

A key aspect of the role is fostering a team-oriented and supportive team environment, coaching and supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise, and contributing to building team capability.

The successful applicant will be customer-focused and recognise payroll as a critical service to our colleagues. They will demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a positive employee experience through responsive, high-quality service.

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include, however are not limited to:

Selection Criteria

Highly desirable

RecruitAbility Scheme applies to this vacancy

Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be progressed to further assessment if you declare you have a disability (according to definition below), opt into the scheme, and meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The RecruitAbility scheme disability definition is 'a limitation, restriction or impairment, which has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least 6 months and restricts everyday activities'. This also includes episodic conditions. For more information visit:

Applications close 11:00pm (AEDT) on Sunday 4 October 2026.

More Information

- Applicant Information Kit - June 2026
- Guidelines for candidate AI use - June 2026
- Position Description - DOCX
- Position Description - PDF

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📌 Senior HR Advisor - Pay (Melbourne)
🏢 Fair Work Ombudsman
📍 Melbourne