Pay/Personnel Officer Fixed-term Employment Register

About the Register

The Pay/Personnel Officer Employment Register serves as a pool of qualified and skilled candidates ready to support the Department of Health, Tasmania with fixed-term assignments on short notice. This register remains open until June 30, 2027, and applications will be periodically reviewed. Note that this register does not prevent other Pay/Personnel Officer roles from being advertised separately as needed.

Position Overview

This role offers a challenging and flexible opportunity to contribute to a significant payroll operation that processes payments for approximately 16,000 employees every two weeks. As a Pay/Personnel Officer within the department, you will engage in varied administrative activities related to payroll and personnel management, gaining valuable experience within a substantial government department environment.

Key Duties

• Perform diverse tasks connected to pay and personnel functions within the Department of Health.
• Support the current payroll team by providing assistance when required, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.

Essential Requirements

• Pre-employment checks mandated by the Head of the State Service must be satisfied before appointment, promotion, or transfer.
• These checks include evaluation of any convictions related to crimes of violence, sex offenses, serious drug offenses, and crimes involving dishonesty.
• Identification verification and assessment of previous employment disciplinary actions are also required.

Application Process

• Candidates must address the selection criteria as outlined in the relevant Statement of Duties when applying.
• Applications must be submitted electronically; hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
• Applicants are encouraged to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide for comprehensive details on job duties, the selection process, and criteria before applying.

Additional Information

• The register aims to fill positions immediately as demands arise, providing flexible employment opportunities.
• The register is subject to regular reviews and candidates may be contacted opportunistically for available roles.

Contacts for Further Information

• South Region: Nicholas Venetsanakos, Payroll Supervisor, Phone: 6166 1539, Email: nicholas.venetsanakos@health.tas.gov.au
• North and North West Region: Katie Roberts, Payroll Supervisor, Phone: 6777 71396, Email: katie.roberts@health.tas.gov.au

About the Department

The Department of Health is dedicated to enhancing health and quality of life across Tasmania.