Description:
Department of Treasury and FinanceJob reference: 670699
Location: 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
We are currently seeking applications for a Technical and Systems Support Officer within the HRM Systems Team, to join Shared Service SA – Business Systems at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a period up until the 30 September 2025.
Remuneration: ASO5 – Salary Range ($85,790 – $95,413 p.a.).
About the opportunity:
The Shared Services SA, Business Systems, HRM Systems, on behalf of SA Government agencies, maintains and provides system support for the CHRIS21/HR21 application.
The HRM Systems Technical and Systems Support Officer coordinates, develops, and implements requests for change which will involve significant consultation and engagement across key stakeholders including Payroll Services, external systems suppliers and other systems support teams. The officer ensures all change request activities are documented, implemented and effectively managed to meet the expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
The HRM Technical and Systems Support Officer is accountable to the Manager of HRM Systems and is an integral member of the HRM Systems leadership group.
About you
You will be experienced in providing system application support. You will have prior experience in developing, reviewing, testing, and implementing system changes into a HRMS environment. Have the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members and clients.
Have the ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively.
Possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills along with a board range of HRM Systems and Payroll systems workflows, functions and business interfaces experience.
The incumbent will be required to liaise with a range of staff within Shared Services SA and Agencies receiving services.
To be successful you will be:
- Proven experience in Chris21 and Payroll.
- Have knowledge and understanding of HRMS and Payroll systems workflows, functions and business interfaces.
- Demonstrated experience in service delivery providing high quality systems and change management support preferably in a HRMS or Payroll environment.
- Understanding of the application of the change management cycle within a systems environment.
- Ability to provide expert advice to stakeholders with respect to business issues of a complex, critical and sensitive political nature.
- Experience in data manipulation, extraction, reporting and presentation using Microsoft Excel to at least intermediate skill level.
- A high level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think analytically and critically regarding proposed system changes and the linkage to business requirements.
- A thorough and meticulous approach to applying changes in a systems environment.
- Understanding of and commitment to the key principles of quality control and assurance.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members, clients and other stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt and maintain effectiveness through major change to work tasks or the work environment.
- Possess and promote a commitment to service excellence and the continuous improvement of service standards, tools, and processes.
- Prior experience in ICT architecture, understanding and exposure with Cyber Security and exposure with sFTP is desirable.
About us
- At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.
- We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.
- Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.
What we offer
- Flexible working options
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted gym membership
- Supportive career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Be Well Program
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Name Kristy James
Title: Manager HRM Systems
Tel: 7133 8880
email: Kristy.james@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.
Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration. SAPOL clearance will be required for the successful candidate.
The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.
Applications close: 15/05/2025 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Statement - HRM Systems Technical and Systems Support Officer (ASO5).pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.