Team Leader - Payroll Services
Canberra, ACT, AU
Additional Information
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time; Ongoing Part time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07 ($113,563.00 - $121,628.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13686
This advertisement is to fill anticipated vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
Did you know?
The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
- Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
- 4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
- 18 days of paid personal leave per year
- Generous superannuation of 15.4%
- 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
- Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
- Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
Applications are sought from suitably qualified and/or experienced applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Band 7 Team Leader (EL 1 equivalent) Payroll Services within Business Services. Payroll Services is a dynamic high tempo working environment.
We are searching for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have demonstrated experience leading busy and diverse teams. As the Team Leader you will ensure outcomes are delivered in accordance with relevant internal governance, legislation, regulatory frameworks, and the AFP Code of Conduct.
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and managing resources to deliver sound pay outcomes to AFP employees. You will achieve this through your ability to lead the team by managing both capability and capacity in such a way as to ensure efficient and effective outcomes. Your demonstrated understanding of Payroll processing and the applicable legislative framework will support your transition into this role..
In this role, you play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual.
You will encourage new ideas, value diversity and make sound business decisions to deliver an effective and efficient service. You should enjoy engaging with people to create a positive working environment and to build effective working relationships
You also play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
What will you do?
Payroll Services Team Leaders guide and manage team members responsible for assisting AFP business through the provision of a variety of administrative, payroll and financial functions and tasks.
We are looking for leaders who have relevant skills and experience, and a strong interest in:
- effectively leading a team to deliver high quality payroll outcomes to the organisation
- developing team members to improve the individual and team capability
- bringing new and innovative ideas to payroll service delivery
- utilising effective project and change management practice
- maintaining currency in subject matter expertise, including legislative frameworks and contemporary Payroll knowledge, through on-going professional development and learning opportunities
- building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships, including proactive collaboration
- providing verbal and written advice appropriate to the audience
- creating and contributing to a positive team culture
Essential Requirements
- You must be an Australian Citizen at time of application
- You must have a Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one
- Must have demonstrated leadership experience
- Contemporary Payroll, Human Resources, Corporate and/or Finance experience will be well regarded
Selection Criteria
- Achieve results
- Communicates with influence
- Contributes to strategic thinking
- Cultivates productive working relationships
- Shows personal drive and integrity
- Technical knowledge and skills
Application
Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
- Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
- Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.
Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.
Employment Suitability
Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:
- Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
- Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
- Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
- Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made.
- Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.
Recruitment Process
Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for you interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer - Chris Lucas,
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 5105,
Contact Officer Email: chris.lucas@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 30/10/2024
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