HR Supervisor, SSHR Bathurst (Bathurst, NSW, AU, 2795) presso None

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Multiple Ongoing Full-Time opportunities to be part of a high performing team
• Located in Bathurst, offering flexible working arrangements with minimum 60% mandatory office presence for business requirements and training.
• Competitive salary ranging from $99,938 to $110,271 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the team

The Shared Services HR (SSHR) Bathurst unit delivers essential HR services across the Department of Education. The team processes and manages onboarding, leave and payroll activities School and Education Support Staff, maintaining records of service statements, facilitates cross-public sector agency transfer, coordinate debt recoveries and provide expert pay and leave advice.

About the role

As the HR Supervisor, you will play an integral role in leading a high-volume, customer-focused payroll team and ensuring seamless daily operations. In this role you will:

• Drive team performance with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Implement professional development plans and foster a supportive and accountable team culture.
• Provide accurate and timely advice to internal stakeholders on conditions of employment, entitlements and HR payroll related matters and procedures.
• Manage workloads and workflows effectively to meet service standards.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

We’re seeking passionate HR Supervisors with payroll experience, who delivers impactful leadership, brings strong operational management experience and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. 

You will also demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to deliver timely and accurate HR payroll services.
• Ability to be adaptable to change and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of Australian Tax, legislation conditions and award and entitlements.
• Experience and knowledge of payroll systems and software.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or Business Administration or a relevant discipline, or demonstrated successful experience in stakeholder/customer engagement in a Shared Services/Payroll environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and provide your response to the pre-screening question below:

Q1. Describe how you have led a team responsible for high volume transactions under tight deadlines through a period of change and reform that has resulted in changed systems and loss of resources?

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025 at 11:59pm.