Aurion Systems Administrator, People Branch

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet NZ – Canberra ACT

People Branch works to enable PM&C; to have a workforce with diverse skills and life experience to deliver outcomes for the Australian Government and people.

Key to this is fostering a safe, inclusive and high performing culture, a contemporary employment framework and delivering an accurate and reliable provision of conditions of service. We deliver human resource (HR) services, advice and strategies underpinned by modern and adaptable employment policies and HR and business systems.

People Branch offers a flexible and dynamic working environment, where we collaborate across teams to deliver outcomes and grow our skills.

The Payroll, Aurion and HR Help Team works closely with other areas across PM&C; to deliver a high-quality payroll service, Aurion system support and helpdesk function for PM&C; and MOU agencies. The Team is highly engaged, experienced and capable with a strong focus on accuracy, service delivery and accountability.

What you will do

As the Aurion System Administrator, you will work in a small team responsible for the management of the Human Resources Management Information System (Aurion) for the department.

The position is responsible for the following:

- Configuration and maintenance of the Aurion system to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
- Execution of the fortnightly pay run in accordance with agreed timeframes including processing of the pay run, reconciliation of the pay to ensure payroll is accurate and disbursement of associated reporting including creditor information.
- Organisation structure and position maintenance.




- Upload and management of payroll files through the banking software.
- Develop, validate and deliver regular and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders using Aurion Query Tool and other reporting tools.
- Testing and implementation of upgrades, system enhancements and IT integrations in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintenance and regular review of appropriate system controls to ensure high levels of system security.
- Develop and maintain documentation including standard operating procedures, checklists and staff notices where required.
- Work closely with colleagues to identify and implement payroll and Aurion system priorities and project activities.
- Assist staff with Aurion related queries.

Who we are

People Branch works to enable PM&C; to have a workforce with diverse skills and life experience to deliver outcomes for the Australian Government and people.

Key to this is fostering a safe, inclusive and high performing culture, a contemporary employment framework and delivering an accurate and reliable provision of conditions of service. We deliver human resource (HR) services, advice and strategies underpinned by modern and adaptable employment policies and HR and business systems.

People Branch offers a versatile and dynamic working environment, where we collaborate across teams to deliver outcomes and grow our skills.





The Payroll, Aurion and HR Help Team works closely with other areas across PM&C; to deliver a high-quality payroll service, Aurion system support and helpdesk function for PM&C; and MOU agencies. The Team is highly engaged, experienced and capable with a strong focus on accuracy, service delivery and accountability.

What you will do

As the Aurion System Administrator, you will work in a small team responsible for the management of the Human Resources Management Information System (Aurion) for the department.

The position is responsible for the following:

- Configuration and maintenance of the Aurion system to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
- Execution of the fortnightly pay run in accordance with agreed timeframes including processing of the pay run, reconciliation of the pay to ensure payroll is accurate and disbursement of associated reporting including creditor information.
- Organisation structure and position maintenance.
- Upload and management of payroll files through the banking software.
- Develop, validate and deliver regular and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders using Aurion Query Tool and other reporting tools.
- Testing and implementation of upgrades, system enhancements and IT integrations in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintenance and regular review of appropriate system controls to ensure high levels of system security.
- Develop and maintain documentation including standard operating procedures, checklists and staff notices where required.
- Work closely with colleagues to identify and implement payroll and Aurion s

📌 Aurion Systems Administrator, People Branch (Canberra)
🏢 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet NZ
📍 Canberra