Job Description

Position: APS6 Senior Payroll & Superannuation Officer
Location: Canberra, ACT
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Approx. 8 months non-ongoing with potential to extend
Pay rate: $99,734 - $111,701 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Security requirements: Not specified

Overview:

SOS Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS6 Senior Payroll & Superannuation Officer to join a Commonwealth Government organisation based in Canberra.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a complex superannuation remediation project, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance and the protection of employee entitlements. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will assist with payroll audits, superannuation calculations, governance activities and the resolution of historical payroll issues.

This is an identified position requiring a high level of cultural competency and the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Support the coordination and delivery of a complex superannuation review and remediation project.

- Undertake payroll audits, compliance checks and superannuation calculations to ensure employee entitlements are accurate.

- Review historical payroll records, including overtime, leave balances, transfer and portability entitlements.

- Identify and assist in resolving legacy payroll discrepancies and compliance issues.

- Maintain project documentation, including risk registers, schedules, reports and governance records.

- Prepare accurate reports, correspondence and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

- Liaise with managers, employees and stakeholders to provide advice and updates on payroll and superannuation matters.

- Support contractor and consultancy arrangements in accordance with established frameworks.





- Assist with training and guidance to improve understanding of payroll and superannuation processes.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen payroll governance and compliance.

Experience/requirements:

Essential:

- Significant experience in payroll, payroll remediation, auditing or a similar function within the APS or a comparable organisation.

- Extensive knowledge of the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), including superannuation calculations and employee entitlements.

- Strong understanding of payroll systems, processes and compliance requirements.

- Project management qualifications or equivalent practical experience.

- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend practical solutions.

- High attention to detail, particularly when reviewing payroll data and maintaining accurate records.

- Experience working with legacy payroll systems and complex historical records.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical payroll matters clearly.

- Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to engage sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Desirable:

- Understanding of APS payroll configurations and processes.

- Solid knowledge of Commonwealth superannuation frameworks.

- Qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.

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.

📌 Senior Superannuation Branch Officer (Canberra)
🏢 SOS Recruitment
📍 Canberra