Time and Attendance Information Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 02 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 65136, several
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: Pieta Maguire on Pieta.Maguire@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 3598

Details: The HR Systems’ Time and Attendance Systems team are looking for a permanent Time and Attendance Information Officer (ASO6) commencing immediately.

This is a great opportunity to use advanced features of the UKG Pro Workforce Management system and how it manages Time and Attendance business rules for ACT Government Directorates.

Who are we looking for?

An enthusiastic and motivated team player who can hit the ground running and deliver outcomes in delivering Kronos administration support.

What qualities do you need to have?

• Demonstrated experience in the support and administration of Kronos Workforce Central and UKG Pro Workforce Management;
• Strong troubleshooting skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a focus on providing support and training to users;
• Proficiency in report generation and data analysis.

A typical day will include

• Providing quality day-to-day engagement to directorate customers for UKG Pro Workforce Management, including troubleshooting and user support;
• Work closely with business areas to ensure accurate time and attendance data, compliance with Enterprise Agreements, and streamlined payroll processing;
• Perform testing new functionalities, and ensuring smooth upgrade change/s;
• Provide training and support to system users, ensuring they are proficient in using Kronos for timekeeping, rostering, and scheduling;
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in workforce management;
• Prepare and deliver reports, to inform decision-making;
• Ensuring system data integrity through regular audits, monitoring, and validation processes;
• Keeping abreast of industry best practices and developments related to workforce management systems.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• A sound understanding of the UKG Pro Workforce Management or Kronos Workforce Central Time and Attendance System is mandatory.
• An understanding of the HR software system chris21 would be advantageous.
• Qualifications in a HR related discipline is desirable though not essential.
• Educational and professional qualifications checks may be undertaken prior to employment.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: If you think you are the person for the job, please send to the Contact Officer your application containing the following:

• A curriculum vitae
• Expression of Interest addressing the Behavioural Criteria of no more than two pages
• And a Referee report completed by your supervisor

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.