- 12 months + 2 x 12-month extension options
- Must be able to obtain Baseline Clearance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aurion Technical Specialist to join a Federal Government ICT team supporting critical HR and payroll systems.

This is a hands‑on technical role focused on the configuration, integration, enhancement and ongoing support of Aurion HR and payroll capabilities. You will play a key role in supporting Enterprise Agreement implementation, improving business processes, strengthening data quality and delivering system enhancements.

Working collaboratively with HR, payroll and ICT stakeholders, you will help maintain a secure, reliable and efficient Aurion setting while supporting system improvements and building internal technical capability.

The position offers a 12‑month initial contract, potential long‑term extensions and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Key Duties

- Configure, enhance and maintain Aurion functionality across Payroll, Core HR, Organisation and Position Management, Leave, Timekeeper, Security, Workflow, Reporting and Self‑Service.
- Analyse business and technical requirements to design and implement effective Aurion solutions.
- Support HR and payroll data migration, cleansing, reconciliation and remediation activities.
- Develop and maintain Aurion integrations, interfaces, workflows, forms and automated processes.
- Support system upgrades, releases, environment management and controlled deployments.
- Develop and execute unit and system testing, support user acceptance testing and undertake payroll assurance activities.
- Investigate and resolve complex technical incidents, defects and system issues.
- Prepare and maintain technical specifications, configuration records and operational documentation.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders,



ICT teams and vendors to manage priorities, risks and dependencies.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge transfer to internal staff.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Strong hands‑on Aurion experience, including configuration, enhancement and production support across at least three relevant Aurion modules.
- Demonstrated experience delivering HR and payroll data migration, including data profiling, mapping, transformation, cleansing, loading and reconciliation.
- Sound knowledge of Aurion data structures and Query Tool, with experience in forms, workflows, batch processing or automation.
- Experience supporting Aurion integrations, data exchanges, monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Proven ability to manage system upgrades, releases, testing and deployment activities within controlled ICT environments.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, particularly when resolving complex payroll, configuration and integration issues.
- Experience preparing technical documentation and working collaboratively with HR, payroll, ICT and vendor stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, identify technical risks and provide practical advice and knowledge transfer.

Highly Desirable

- Experience implementing Australian Government Enterprise Agreements, payroll, taxation, superannuation or legislative changes within Aurion.
- Experience with Aurion Business Process Automation, Timekeeper or advanced HR and payroll functionality.
- Previous experience working within Australian Government ICT environments.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps and ServiceNow for managing incidents, defects, releases, changes and technical documentation.

Eligibility

Applicants must be able to obtain an Australian Government Baseline security clearance.

📌 Aurion Application Technical Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 Talent
📍 Canberra