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Job Title


Workforce Support Officer


Company : ACT Government


Location : Canberra, Australia


Created : 2025-05-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Closes: 03 June 2025Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4Salary: $84,061 - $90,595 plus superannuationPosition No: 57629Directorate: Justice and Community SafetyAdvertised (Gazettal date): 20 May 2025Contact Officer: Helen Brown on HelenK.Brown@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0922DetailsACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious people to fill the positions of Workforce Support Officer (ASO4), in the People and Culture Unit.The successful applicant will undertake rostering services across ACTCS, including filling the day to day Correctional Officer Roster and the timely management and processing of allowances, overtime and leave through the Kronos system.In addition, you will provide administrative support to the Senior Director, People and Culture relevant to the management of workforce matters and rostering, and draft and provide input into the development of guidelines and procedures.Further to this, you will ensure ACTCS employees are provided with timely and definitive advice related to the employment lifecycle, including conditions of employment and payroll matters, allowances, overtime and leave.To be successful, you will demonstrate strong administrative capability, have the ability to think and act in a busy environment and possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.Eligibility/Other RequirementsExperience within a generalist Human resources, Payroll or Shared Services environment will be highly regarded.Experience in rostering with computer-based programs such as Kronos will be highly regarded.The successful candidate may be required to undergo a criminal record check.To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 18 of July 2025 with the possibility extension and/or permanency.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.How To ApplyTo apply, applicants are required to submit three items: (1) a one to three page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities having regard for the job requirements; (2) a current resume; and (3) the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Please ensure you submit all three items.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.NoteThis is a temporary position available immediately until 18 of July 2025 with the possibility extension and/or permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr