The Team

You will be joining a statewide based large and collaborative payroll function responsible for supporting a workforce of more than 17,000 employees across a diverse range of professions, employment arrangements and work locations. This is a fast-paced environment where teamwork, accuracy and customer service are highly valued. Team members are encouraged to share knowledge, support one another and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen payroll processes and enhance employee experience.

The Role

Are you looking to work in a challenging position that offers flexibility and diversity? Well, this might be what you are looking for! We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Pay/Personnel Officer to contribute to the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant payroll services for a large and diverse workforce of more than 17,000 employees. This role plays a critical part in ensuring employees are paid correctly while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures. Working within a high-volume payroll workplace, you will liaise with employees, managers, human resources, finance teams and external stakeholders to resolve payroll matters and continuously improve payroll processes and services.

- Experience working in a high-volume payroll environment, preferably within a large and complex organisation, or ability to quickly learn.
- Knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment conditions.
- Ability to interpret awards, enterprise agreements and employment contracts.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing payroll transactions.
- Experience using payroll and HR information systems.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical payroll deadlines.

Details of appointment Multiple Full time, day worker positions, working 76 hours per fortnight,



commencing as soon as possible until 30 September 2028. Please note the unit will accept applications from the North and South. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

Salary $76,849 to $82,996 per annum, Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Eligibility Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Statement of Duties

- HR Services Officer Band 3

Application Guide

- Applicant Guide

For more information Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Karen Toon - Manager Payroll Services

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.

We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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📌 HR Services Officer (527839) (Tasmania)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Tasmania