Payroll Adviser

Salary : Level 4, $92,098 - $96,660 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

Payroll Services are seeking to establish a pool of Payroll Advisers for fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of April 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Applicants from the previous process DOE888455 who were marked as suitable are not required to reapply. The Role As a Payroll Adviser, you will provide advice on compliance of payroll processes, payroll systems and industrial entitlements that relate to conditions of employment. The successful applicants will be required to ensure payroll business processes such as processing leave, salary and allowance payments, income tax and overpayments are delivered accurately and consistent with industrial instruments, legislation, policy and procedures. This includes providing information and advice regarding payroll matters to internal and external clients and maintaining a focus on customer service delivery and continuous improvement of services.

The Payroll Adviser monitors payroll business processes and activities for relevant teams, including the creation and maintenance of employee records and processing transactions requiring manual calculations. The position will also support effective team performance through monitoring, coaching, and providing appropriate support and guidance to enhance the skills, knowledge, and abilities of payroll officers.

Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include :

11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work-life balance including working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements. Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave. Professional development opportunities and study leave / assistance. Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments). Become a member with the onsite East Perth Gym. Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sam Mastrolembo, Payroll Operations Manager by telephoning (08) 9264 8763 or emailing

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps :

Step 1 : Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Your application should include :

A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF : 1. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage a small team within a larger Payroll Services team, in a work environment of continuous improvement.

2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the provision of comprehensive advice, audit compliance and services to internal and external customers on payroll services.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number : DOE948786

Applications close : 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.

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