Salary: Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 per annum (pro‐ra‐ta) (PSCA 2024)
There are eight (8) permanent full‐time positions commencing ASAP
The Business and Customer Services (BCS) Directorate supports the objectives and outcomes of its customers by providing value for money corporate services through skilled and motivated people. The BCS aims to deliver services within an environment of standardised systems and processes.
The Payroll Services Branch processes employee salary, leave, superannuation and salary packaging records to maintain accurate and timely payments to Department of Education staff. The Branch services 75,000 plus employees in WA public schools, central office, and regional education offices.
The Role
The position of Payroll Officer is responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective payroll services.
* Provide, generate and maintain employee personal information and pay distributions.
* Process employee commencements, movements, variations and terminations.
* Process leave, salary and allowance payments, income tax and overpayments.
* Ensure work is timely, accurate and in line with applicable industrial instruments, legislation and Department policies and procedures.
* Provide accurate and timely customer advice.
Professional Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements considered to create healthy work life balance including working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part‐time arrangements.
* Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
* Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
* Easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5‐minute walk away or the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additional CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Qualifications
* A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
* A two‐page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
o Demonstrated ability to understand and apply policies, procedures, industrial instruments and legislation.
o Demonstrated experience with computerised human resource management information systems or equivalent and the ability to perform pay calculations, ensuring accuracy of complex payroll data.
Eligibility
* Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
EEO Statement
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Applications close
4.30 pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026
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