Verified Job
Accounting - Finance
APS6 Payroll Team Leader
Accounting - Finance
#35035
Remote / WFH
Administrative Review Tribunal
Job Description
Applications Close: 11/06/2026 11:45 PM
Occupation: Human Resources, Finance
Location: Canberra Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan
Work Type: Non-ongoing - Full Time
Step into a Team Leader role where your knowledge, leadership and support make a real impact.
The Administrative Review Tribunal is currently seeking for a Payroll Team Leader to join the Pay and Conditions team.
This is a non-ongoing maternity leave cover for approximately 14 months, offering hybrid working arrangements and flexibility to be based in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney.
Please note these positions are often part of geographically dispersed teams.
Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is APS6 $99,734 - $111,701 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.
About the opportunity
You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly and collaborative Pay & Conditions team, helping drive change and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Pay and Conditions, this is a varied and rewarding leadership opportunity where you’ll work closely with staff and Tribunal members in a national, values-driven organisation.
What you will do:
Lead and support a small, collaborative payroll team
Oversee payroll operations, ensuring staff and member entitlements are delivered accurately and on time
Manage workloads, set priorities, and drive team performance
Coach and develop team members, including onboarding and training
Ensure service standards are met and continuous improvements are identified
Provide clear, practical advice on pay and employment conditions to staff and senior stakeholders
About you:
To be successful you will have:
Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, management and the interpretation, application and provision of sound practical advice relating to payroll staff at all levels. This includes the ability to problem solve with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Have previous experience in Australian Public Service (APS) payroll environment.
Experience in leading a collaborative team and actively managing workloads.
Have the ability to use initiative, be innovative and be committed to continuously improve processes and procedures.
Confidence reviewing and analysing data to make sound evidence-based decisions and complex problem solving with current legislation.
Demonstrated experience in Human Resource management systems – Aurion experience would be highly regarded.
High level of communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with a demonstrated ability to negotiate with influence.
Qualifications
Essential:
Leadership and management of a payroll team, within the Australian Public Service (APS) payroll environment
Desirable:
Experience in Aurion HRMIS or similar system
Eligibility
Australian Citizenship
Required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment
More information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, is contained within the Position Description, which is linked below and available on our Career Opportunities page.
About the Tribunal:
The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.
Occupation: Human Resources, Finance
Location: Canberra Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan
Work Type: Non-ongoing - Full Time
Step into a Team Leader role where your knowledge, leadership and support make a real impact.
The Administrative Review Tribunal is currently seeking for a Payroll Team Leader to join the Pay and Conditions team.
This is a non-ongoing maternity leave cover for approximately 14 months, offering hybrid working arrangements and flexibility to be based in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney.
Please note these positions are often part of geographically dispersed teams.
Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is APS6 $99,734 - $111,701 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.
About the opportunity
You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly and collaborative Pay & Conditions team, helping drive change and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Pay and Conditions, this is a varied and rewarding leadership opportunity where you’ll work closely with staff and Tribunal members in a national, values-driven organisation.
What you will do:
Lead and support a small, collaborative payroll team
Oversee payroll operations, ensuring staff and member entitlements are delivered accurately and on time
Manage workloads, set priorities, and drive team performance
Coach and develop team members, including onboarding and training
Ensure service standards are met and continuous improvements are identified
Provide clear, practical advice on pay and employment conditions to staff and senior stakeholders
About you:
To be successful you will have:
Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, management and the interpretation, application and provision of sound practical advice relating to payroll staff at all levels. This includes the ability to problem solve with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Have previous experience in Australian Public Service (APS) payroll environment.
Experience in leading a collaborative team and actively managing workloads.
Have the ability to use initiative, be innovative and be committed to continuously improve processes and procedures.
Confidence reviewing and analysing data to make sound evidence-based decisions and complex problem solving with current legislation.
Demonstrated experience in Human Resource management systems – Aurion experience would be highly regarded.
High level of communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with a demonstrated ability to negotiate with influence.
Qualifications
Essential:
Leadership and management of a payroll team, within the Australian Public Service (APS) payroll environment
Desirable:
Experience in Aurion HRMIS or similar system
Eligibility
Australian Citizenship
Required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment
More information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, is contained within the Position Description, which is linked below and available on our Career Opportunities page.
About the Tribunal:
The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.
