Job Description

Position: EL1 Superannuation Project Manager
Location: Canberra, ACT
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Approx. 8 months non-ongoing with potential to extend
Pay rate: $121,755 - $132,713 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Security requirements: Australian Citizenship required

Overview:

SOS Recruitment is seeking an experienced EL1 Superannuation Project Manager to join a Federal Government organisation based in Canberra, ACT.

The successful candidate will lead a complex superannuation review project, overseeing the identification and resolution of superannuation underpayments, payroll discrepancies and employee classification issues. This role requires strong project management, payroll remediation and compliance expertise, alongside the ability to engage effectively with senior executives, government agencies and diverse stakeholders.

This is an identified position requiring a high level of cultural competency, including an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and coordinate the delivery of a complex superannuation review project, ensuring agreed outcomes and milestones are achieved.

- Develop and maintain project plans, governance documentation, risk registers, reporting tools and progress updates.

- Identify and implement practical solutions to address superannuation underpayments, payroll discrepancies and employee classification issues.

- Prepare high-quality briefs, reports and correspondence for senior executives and project stakeholders.

- Provide expert advice on superannuation legislation, compliance obligations, payroll practices and employee entitlements.

- Engage with internal stakeholders, former employees, external advisors and relevant government agencies to support project outcomes.

- Manage procurement activities,



consultancy arrangements and contracts in accordance with relevant frameworks.

- Monitor project risks, budgets, deliverables and timelines, escalating issues where required.

- Coordinate stakeholder consultations and communications regarding sensitive payroll and superannuation matters.

- Lead and support a small project team, promoting collaboration and effective project delivery.

Experience/requirements:

- Significant experience in payroll, payroll remediation, superannuation reviews or audit within the APS or a comparable organisation.

- Solid understanding of Australian superannuation legislation, compliance frameworks and employee entitlement obligations.

- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, ideally involving payroll, HR, compliance or financial remediation.

- Experience identifying and resolving superannuation underpayments and implementing compliant remediation processes.

- Strong contract management, procurement, governance and risk management capabilities.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear advice on complex matters to senior stakeholders.

- Demonstrated experience engaging with government agencies, regulatory bodies and diverse stakeholder groups.

- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage sensitive projects within agreed timeframes.

- High level of cultural awareness and demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

- Project management qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience are essential.

- Qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline are highly desirable.

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment on 6260 8888 for a confidential discussion.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, and individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.

📌 Superannuation Project Manager (Harman)
🏢 SOS Recruitment
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