Agency Purpose The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.

The AEC’s values and commitments The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.

About the Team The Payroll Services section plays a key role in supporting the AEC’s mission by managing the HR Management Information System (HRMIS) and delivering payroll services across the employee lifecycle. The team provides advice and guidance to business areas across the agency on salaries and related entitlements, leave, and general conditions of service, in accordance with the AEC Enterprise Agreement and relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the AEC and contribute to work that has a direct impact on Australia's democratic processes.

The Payroll Officer is responsible for undertaking day-to-day payroll processing and responding to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding entitlements and conditions of service.

Key duties include calculating employee entitlements and interpreting and providing advice on salaries and related entitlements, leave, and general conditions of service in accordance with the AEC Enterprise Agreement and relevant legislation,



policies and procedures.

The role also involves maintaining accurate payroll records, undertaking general administrative duties, and contributing to continuous improvements in operational practices, procedures and guidelines.

To excel you’ll have

We are seeking a motivated and capable professional who can demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience required to perform successfully in this role.

- Sound knowledge of payroll and general HR practices, procedures, operations and relevant public sector legislation.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, delivering client-focused services in a processing environment.
- Proven ability to manage allocated tasks, meet competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within established timeframes.
- Solid communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to assist in resolving issues across a geographically dispersed network.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to report on findings, contribute new ideas and identify opportunities to improve business efficiency.

Desirable
- Previous experience using Aurion Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS).

Eligibility

- AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
- Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.

📌 Payroll Officer, Payroll Services (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Australian Electoral Commission
📍 Australian Capital Territory