Payroll Officer

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Vacancy Details - Parliament of Western Australia

Position Title: Payroll Officer

Level and Salary: Salary: Level 3/4 $79,156 -$92,057 + superannuation + other benefits (Anticipated increase to $83,114 - $96,660 per annum upon General Agreement registration)

Department: Parliamentary Services

Section: Human Resources

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Primary Responsibilities and Additional Information: An opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy and collaborative Human Resources team within the Parliamentary Services Department. The small payroll team is responsible for delivering all aspects of the payroll processing services and responding to day-to-day queries.

About the Role

The key responsibilities will be to provide end-to-end timely and accurate fortnightly payroll processing for approximately 350 staff and Members of Parliament using our Micropay Payroll software system. This includes timesheet processing; termination and long service calculations; submitting fortnightly STP reports to the ATO; superannuation payments and ad‑hoc reporting as required.

About You

You will need to demonstrate a strong customer service focus, high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively to provide an efficient payroll service.

Application Criteria

Applicants must meet the following selection criteria:

Essential Selection Criteria

- Completion of year 12

- At least 3 years’ experience in a payroll processing (end-to-end) role

- Basic understanding of accounting standards and practices including banking processes

- Advanced computer skills in spreadsheets and Microsoft Word

- Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer focus

- Excellent organisation and time management skills

- Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information and act with discretion

- Proven ability to understand and apply industrial instruments, legislation, policies and procedures

- Willingness to support and embrace PSD’s Values

Highly Desirable

- Experience with Micropay

- Experience using a records management system

- Experience with ConnX (HRIS)

Benefits

Parliamentary employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to make Parliament a great place to work including a pleasant work environment, convenient location, free on-site parking, professional development opportunities, flexible working hours, subsidised staff canteen, free use of the gymnasium and a generous health and well‑being program.

How to Apply

- A completed application for employment form

- A response (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria as set out in the job description, supporting your suitability to perform the duties of the position with examples

- An up‑to‑date CV that clearly outlines your work‑related skills and experience

Applications must be emailed to hr@parliament.wa.gov.au by 4.00pm, Friday 6 June 2025.

Please note: you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a Special Category Visa to apply for this role.

The Parliament of Western Australia values diversity and champions the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that reflects our community, and to making Parliament an inclusive and supportive workplace, free of discrimination.

We encourage all suitable people of any age, sex, gender, family status or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with any form of disability. We will provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively in the recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments can also be made to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment. Please contact Human Resources to discuss your needs.

Contact for Further Information: please contact Ms Tina Hunter, Human Resources Manager on (08) 9222-7869 or e‑mail thunter@parliament.wa.gov.au.

Closing Date and Time: Tuesday 10 June 2025, 4.00 pm

(Applications received after the Closing Date will NOT be accepted)

Application Form and Job Description Form JDF - Payroll Officer.pdf Application for Employment form.docx PSD Values.pdf

The Parliament of Western Australia is honoured to be situated on the ancestral lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. The Parliament acknowledges the First Australians as the traditional owners of the lands we represent and pays respects to their Elders both past and present.

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