APS4 Audit and Compliance Support Officer
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Position Title: APS4 Audit and Compliance Support Officer
Employment Type: Non-ongoing Approx. 4 months (with potential extension)
Location: Canberra
Salary: $75022 - $81775 per annum plus 15.4% super
Security Clearance/Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a Police Check
ABOUT THE ROLE
A Federal Government organisation is seeking an APS4 Audit and Compliance Support Officer to assist with a targeted payroll audit following a recent HRMIS system transition.
Following the migration from a legacy payroll system in August 2025 discrepancies were identified in employee leave balances potentially impacting up to 530 employees. This role will provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure accurate reconciliation of payroll data and assist with compliance activities related to leave balances.
This is a great opportunity for an HR professional with payroll or compliance experience who is detail-oriented proactive and confident communicating with staff in a clear and respectful manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide administrative and operational support to audit and compliance activities within HR and payroll functions
Assist in reviewing payroll and employee records to identify discrepancies anomalies or non-compliance issues
Support reconciliation of payroll data and maintain accurate audit documentation and records
Respond to routine payroll and compliance queries in a professional and culturally appropriate manner
Explain payroll processes entitlements and compliance requirements clearly in plain language
Prepare draft correspondence briefing notes and summary reports outlining findings or responses to queries
Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance processes
Assist with small projects helpdesk coverage and other HR-related tasks as required
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
Minimum 6 months experience in Human Resources with exposure to payroll or compliance functions
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage routine audit-related tasks
Ability to communicate payroll and compliance matters clearly and respectfully
Proactive approach to managing queries and workload
Desirable:
Experience working in an APS or similar public sector environment
Confidence engaging with staff and stakeholders in a respectful and culturally appropriate way
Flexibility to respond to changing priorities
Ability to draft clear accurate correspondence and reports
ELIGIBILITY
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Police Check
Must be an Australian citizen at time of application
Apply now or contact Angel Malkovich onat SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds religious beliefs and LGBTQI people.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- PCI
- Banking
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Quality Systems
- Research Experience
- NIST Standards
- Securities Law
- SOX
- ISO 27000
About Company
SOS Recruitment, based in Canberra, provides trusted and reliable recruitment services for government, private and not-for-profit sectors Australia-wide.
