Payroll Officer

• Full-Time Opportunity (Part-Time arrangements with a planned transition to full time will be considered)
• Career Growth and Development – Our team is committed to nurturing your talent into the broader People and Culture function
• Based locally in Balcatta with Free on-site parking
• Enjoy extra time off – Five weeks annual leave

About the Business:

Sporting the dual crown of Australia's oldest dairy and Australia's most innovative dairy, Brownes Dairy has an opportunity within People and Culture for an experienced Payroll Officer.

Community is at the heart of what we do as we collect over 120 million litres of milk each year from more than 40 dairy farming families located in WA's pristine Southwest region. All our Brownes Dairy products are made in WA. Our CEO is from WA too. We are fiercely protective of our environment, pride ourselves on being a leader in sustainability and our free school tours program sees thousands of school children learn about the benefits of dairy too.

With a diverse portfolio of award-winning fresh dairy products including milk, cream, sour cream, yoghurt, flavoured milk, cold brew drinks, cheese, juice and desserts, our products are a household name in WA and are sold nationally and internationally as well. WA is our heartland.

What can you expect looking ahead, we will remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry, remaining committed to product, packaging, and Brand innovation, meeting our critical responsibilities to the environment and sustainability head- on.

Culture is at the forefront for Brownes we aspire to be a listening, learning and leadership organisation where everyone flourishes – our people, our farmer partners, our customers and of course the planet.

The Role

As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of payroll for 300+ employees, with a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement. You will bring a solid understanding of Enterprise Agreements, individual employment contracts, and Modern Awards to ensure payroll is processed in line with legislative and organisational requirements. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is looking to broaden their career by gaining exposure to the wider People & Culture function.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of 300+ employees on both fortnightly and monthly pay cycles.
• Ensure payroll is compliant with relevant legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and tax requirements.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, changes to salary, leave, and deductions.
• Process superannuation contributions, PAYG withholding tax, and other statutory obligations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll journals for the finance team.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support end-of-financial-year activities including STP reporting, and reconciliations.
• Generate and maintain payroll reports as required by management, People & Culture, and auditors.
• Drive ongoing enhancements and process improvements within the payroll system
• Keep up to date with changes to payroll legislation and ensure compliance.
• Provide administrative support for People & Culture initiatives and programs.

Requirements:

• Experience in managing end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong ability to interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to champion payroll system process improvement initiatives

What do we offer:

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Employee Rewards Program
• Various Health and Wellbeing Discounts i.e. private health, hotels, gyms
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity leave

Apply: To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter that best shows your relevant skills and experience. All candidates will receive a response.

Applications for this role will close on 4th August 2025.

At Brownes Dairy, we recognise that our differences are our strength. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

28 July 2025Balcatta Western Australia, AustraliaFull TimeAccountingPayroll