Lead complex payroll audits, entitlement reviews and remediation in a key contract role.

Your new employer
Join a respected Federal Government agency responsible for providing independent assurance and supporting accountability across the Australian Government. You will work within a professional People team on time-critical payroll assurance and remediation activities.
Your new role
An opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll Audit Specialist to deliver two priority payroll assurance projects.
Working independently and engaging with key stakeholders, you will review historical payroll information, assess employee entitlements and clearly document any required corrections. This role is suited to someone with strong technical payroll knowledge who enjoys detailed investigative and reconciliation work.
Your responsibilities will include:
Reviewing payroll records and validating employee entitlements
Completing Overseas Conditions of Service allowance assessments
Undertaking a Long Service Leave audit and balance reconciliations
Identifying and calculating payroll overpayments and underpayments
Preparing clear working papers and individual assessment reports
Recommending corrections and supporting payroll remediation




Providing regular progress updates and escalating unresolved matters
Developing procedures and templates to support future administration
Handling sensitive payroll and employee information appropriately

What you'll need to succeed
Must be an Australian citizen with a baseline security clearance.
To be successful, you will bring:
Demonstrated payroll audit, assurance or remediation experience
Experience within a Commonwealth or comparable complex payroll workplace
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, employment conditions and leave provisions
Experience reviewing allowances, entitlements and Long Service Leave balances
Robust reconciliation, analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience using Aurion or a comparable payroll system
The ability to prepare accurate working papers and assessment reports
Confidence working independently and engaging with stakeholders

What you'll get in return
APS6 to EL1 equivalent specialist assignment
The opportunity to deliver high-impact payroll work
Versatile or work-from-home arrangements

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this opportunity, click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Alden Soe on or email for a confidential discussion.

📌 /payroll Audit Specialist Canberra (Australia)
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