We're Hiring!

• Hybrid work environment
• Bring your expertise to payroll projects and process improvements
• Professional growth in a collaborative, inclusive environment

About Us:
As Tasmania’s publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state’s economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry-relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.

TasTAFE aspires to be a place of innovation, creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently and increasing access for all.

The Role:
Working from our statewide locations, the Payroll Specialist will manage payroll activities and act as the primary liaison with our third-party payroll provider. You will play a key role in the transition to our new payroll provider as a part of the People Experience team.

This position is full-time with flexible work hours.

On any given day, your duties will include:

• Providing expert advice on complex payroll matters as the point of escalation
• Identifying all inaccuracies before confirming the finalisation of pay
• Developing best practice payroll procedures to streamline the payroll function
• Conducting reporting and analysis of HR data
• Lead on complex payroll matters, including taxation and redundancy calculations

What You Will Bring:

• Proven payroll experience, including expertise in taxation, superannuation and payroll processing
• Deep understanding of payroll legislation, award interpretation, and compliance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to non-specialists
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and deliver actionable insights for decision-making
• Adaptability and collaboration skills to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.

Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you.

Join TasTAFE

If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply by submitting a current copy of your resume which outlines your skills and experience (you do not need to include a cover letter). To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia.

Candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know during selection. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call TasTAFE on 1300 655 307 and ask to speak to a member of the Talent Team.

Applications for this role close at 11:55pm on Tuesday, 8 April 2025   

TasTAFE is determined to create a positive application experience for all candidates.

We are committed to provide application outcomes via phone or email in a timely manner to all candidates.

TasTAFE prioritises Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and cultural well-being of children, youth, and Aboriginal individuals.