Whole of Government Payroll Adviser – Institutional Partnerships Program – Suva, Fiji

Specialised payroll position to undertake a review and cost-benefit analysis of the central payroll system for the Government of Fiji in order to inform the implementation of a new payroll system.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading global development consulting firm, our purpose is to contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development works with governments, businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges. Our dedicated team helps partners including DFAT, USAID and the Asian Development Bank to deliver effective and sustainable projects in more than 80 countries around the world.

• Suitably qualified Fijians and Pacific Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply
• Full time from March/April 2022 to December 2022
• Based in Suva, Fiji. Candidates must be able to mobilise from April 2022

The Program

The Fiji Program Support Facility (the Facility) was established in 2017 to support and implement Australia’s aid programs such as health, education, Australia Awards and governance in Fiji. The Facility integrates cross-cutting themes across sectoral programs, including gender equality, disability and social inclusion, climate change, emergency preparedness and response, and civil society engagement. In particular, the Facility seeks to strengthen program outcomes by better addressing the needs of targeted beneficiaries, including those who are often marginalised.

The Institutional Partnerships Program partners with the Government of Fiji to deliver assistance in targeted areas where Australia is well placed to support Fiji navigate the economic impact of COVID-19: through government twinning partnerships, technical assistance and grants that can be mobilised quickly to support Fiji’s ongoing stability, prosperity and resilience to shocks.

The Position

Reporting to the Fiji Permanent Secretary for Economy, the Whole of Government Payroll Adviser is responsible for undertaking a cost-benefit analysis exercise in the review of the current payroll system while taking into consideration other core government information systems, including the Human Resources Management Information System and Finance Information Management System. The Adviser will be working with finance departments in various Line Ministries to identify the current bottlenecks – this requires reviewing utilisation of both the payroll and financial management information system (FMIS).

The Adviser will have a sound understanding of Public Financial Management and core systems and require well-developed skills and experience in having reviewed systems previously.

The Person

We are seeking candidates who have strong, interpersonal skills and are politically astute while successfully building and managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior Ministry staff.

To be successful in this role, you will hold university qualifications related to accounting or business administration and/or equivalent senior experience in payroll information systems and implementation. Ideally you would also have significant experience in the implementation of systems in a large, complex organisation. You will have a proven record of achievement in documenting business processes and identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement, particularly through the use of technology.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a strong understanding of payroll and finance systems and processes and significant experience in change management, including advising senior management on risks and implementation requirements for major change.

The position is classified as Discipline Category D Job Level 3 under the DFAT Adviser Remuneration Framework. To learn more, please visit https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/adviser-remuneration-framework

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunity employer and provides the same competitive remuneration package regardless of country of origin. We are committed to increasing the pool of local expertise. Suitably qualified and experienced Fijian citizens and Pacific Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including women and people with disabilities.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a pivotal role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health and safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by the Government of Fiji. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination, in accordance with section 52D of the Health and Safety at Work (General Workplace Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2021.

This program is managed by Tetra Tech International Development, on behalf of the Australian Government.

Tetra Tech International Development has a 40-year history in successfully delivering international development projects on behalf of donors right around the world, including Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, USAID and the UK’s Department for International Development (now known as the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office). Our people work side by side with local partners to support stability, economic growth and good governance, positively changing people’s lives.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

We care about what makes us different – and it’s our people. We value our unique backgrounds, experiences and thinking, our clients do too. They’re the very things that drive collaboration and ingenuity in the solutions we deliver.

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Tetra Tech International Development has robust policies and guidelines which exemplify our commitment to safeguarding and technical excellence in gender equality. Our team of dedicated GEDSI advisers work closely with our staff and partners to ensure a context-specific and consistent approach is applied to all our programmes to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalised groups.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including women and people with disabilities.

Tetra Tech International Development is also committed to respectful workplaces and does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment of any kind.