Payroll Officer

In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.

With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.

We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:

• Be a clean and green city
• Be a place people call home
• Have facilities and services for everyone
• Encourage and support economic development and diversification
• Be a quality employer.

Salary starting from $83,189

About the role

Are you looking to grow your career in payroll with a supportive and community-focused organisation? We're seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team and help deliver accurate, reliable payroll services for our employees. This is a great role for someone with some experience in payroll or administration who's ready to build their skills in a professional environment.

As a Payroll Officer, you'll play an important part in ensuring our employees are paid correctly and on time. You'll assist with payroll processing, manage employee records, respond to queries, and support key payroll functions under the guidance of a Senior Payroll Officer.

Duties

Key
responsibilities include:

• Assist with preparing and processing fortnightly payroll, including leave and role changes
• Process PAYG, superannuation, and salary sacrifice as part of each pay cycle
• Maintain accurate employee records using our internal systems
• Support new starter, termination, and employee change processes
• Help respond to payroll queries and raise complex issues with the Senior Payroll Officer
• Contribute to month-end and year-end payroll activities

Who we
are Looking for:

To be
considered for this position, you will need to be:

• Organised and comfortable working with numbers
• Experienced in payroll or accounts (even just a little)
• Familiar with using payroll or HR systems, or willing to learn
• Great with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• A good communicator and team player

Why Work With Us?

• Supportive team environment with on-the-job training
• Opportunities to grow and develop in your career
• Meaningful work that supports our broader community

Values

• Accountability - We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments.
• Collaboration- We work together with respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals.
• Teamwork - We support one another, celebrate collective success and grow stronger together.
• Respect- We treat others with dignity, value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships.
• Integrity - We act with honesty, fairness and ethical responsibility in all we do.
• Transparency - We communicate openly, share information freely and foster trust.
• Excellence - We pursue high standards, continuous improvement and impactful results

Benefits

We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:

• Salary sacrificing
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
• $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
• Rebated childcare offered
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.