Payroll Officer

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Western Power Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Payroll Officer - Maximum Term - Perth CBD office

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Payroll Officer who's passionate about people and precision. In this 18-month fixed-term role, you'll make sure every team member is paid accurately and on time, because you know that great service starts with trust and care. You'll be a go-to expert, solving problems, answering questions, and creating a positive experience for everyone you support.

Your Role in Action

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records in our corporate systems at all times
  • Deliver operational excellence by completing payroll input accurately each fortnight and providing high-quality service to stakeholders
  • Work independently, effectively prioritising tasks while staying calm and positive during peak periods, and offering support to team members
  • Demonstrate agility and a continuous improvement mindset in a dynamic, evolving environment
  • Apply strong knowledge of industrial agreements, policies, procedures, and legislation to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing
  • Respond promptly to employee payroll enquiries and deliver expert advice on matters such as leave, superannuation, taxation, salary packaging, and terminations

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Sound operational experience in payroll processing work in a large, complex organisation - including award interpretation, rostering & shift work, timesheets
  • Experience in parental leave & workers compensation highly welcomed
  • Good knowledge of Australian payroll legislative requirements
  • Attention to detail and proven track record in achieving accuracy and high standards of work to set deadlines
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge or exposure in SAP desirable but not essential

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

  • Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
  • 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.
  • The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
  • In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
  • Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
  • An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
  • An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.

Applications close on 17 November 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

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