Payroll Coordinator

**$95,310 to $116,563 pa (Hew 6 or 7)

1 Year Fixed Term, Full-time Contract

Joondalup campus

Edith Cowan University**Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we're inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we're united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. 

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.People and Culture is the service centre dedicated to empowering the talent and potential of our people. We champion the experience of every employee and work to maintain our thriving work culture and excellent reputation in the higher education sector. About the Opportunity

Newly created roles

As a Payroll Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate the end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation, enterprise agreements, and University policies.
• Proactively review payroll processes and systems, identifying opportunities to streamline, digitise, and improve efficiency.
• Conduct compliance checks, audits, and reconciliations to safeguard payroll integrity.
• Provide advice on payroll matters, including entitlements, overpayments, deductions, and award/classification changes.
• Support internal and external audits, while building stronger governance and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, Finance, and IT teams to implement process improvements and support system enhancements.

About you

• Ascender Pay experience essential
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering payroll services in a complex, regulated environment.
• A strong improvement mindset, with proven experience in reviewing processes, solving problems, and implementing more efficient ways of working.
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to generate insights and drive smarter decision-making.
• Strong customer focus, accountability, and the confidence to challenge existing practices constructively.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

ContactPlease contact Young Chae on for more information.

Application ProcessPlease follow this link to begin your application: ECU Employment Opportunities Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements.

Advert ClosureECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

Applications close: Friday 5th September 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.