Job Ad

Locations: Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra

Work Type: Full Time

Salary: $83,349 + $145,727 15.4% superannuation

About the opportunities

Join AUSTRAC's dynamic HR teams and support Australia’s financial intelligence efforts. AUSTRAC is seeking motivated and talented Human Resources professionals to join our team and support the HR function across a range of classifications, from APS4 to EL1. We are currently recruiting for key roles at APS5 and EL1 levels, with opportunities to contribute to Australia's leading financial intelligence agency. This recruitment process will also establish a merit pool for filling similar ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies at APS4 to EL1 levels within the Human Resources function over the next 18 months.

Position

We are currently looking for HR professionals with the skills and capabilities to fill the following roles:

1. Senior Officer, Pay and Conditions (APS5)
2. Senior Officer, Human Resources and Information Systems (HRIS) (APS5)
3. Senior Specialist, Employee Relations (EL1)

Key duties include:

Dependent on the role and classification level, you may be expected to perform the following duties:

1. Undertake fortnightly end-to-end payroll processing, including reporting and audit activities
2. Interpret relevant legislation and provide specialist advice on employment conditions
3. Configure and support HRIS functionality and reporting capability
4. Facilitate or support frameworks managing risks relevant to AUSTRAC in your field of expertise
5. Contribute to team or branch level planning, collaborating with stakeholders to drive efficiency, manage risk, and mature HR functions
6. Manage, mentor, or support other staff members within the Human Resources function

Key Capabilities for success

While we highly value the relevant skills, experience and knowledge in one or the following areas, we are also open to candidates who can demonstrate strong transferable skills to join the teams at AUSTRAC.

1. Demonstrated experience supporting human resource functions including payroll, HRIS, employee relations or similar
2. Experience using HR systems (i.e. Aurion or similar)
3. Knowledge of and experience in the application of legislation relevant to HR functions
4. Demonstrated experience in the provision of advice relating to employee performance and workplace grievances

For more detailed role duties and information about the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the linked Candidate Pack. This can also be found through our AUSTRAC - Jobs List.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you:

1. Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
2. Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
3. Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain Baseline security clearance.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is also being advertised concurrently under both general and affirmative measures recruitment processes.

Applications made under affirmative measures are only available to affirmative measures indigenous applicants or affirmative measures disability applicants.

Evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

*Please indicate in your application if you are applying under Affirmative Measures, by ticking the relevant box in the application form.

Why AUSTRAC?

1. Flexible, hybrid work environment: We are committed to providing flexibility in working arrangements to recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments of employees outside of work. AUSTRAC currently operates under a hybrid work arrangement.
2. Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.
3. Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment.

Closing Date and Notes

Applications close at 11:30 pm AEDT on Tuesday 31 March 2026

For enquiries, please contact: Erika 02 6120 2652