Overview
Payroll Services is establishing an open recruitment pool of Payroll Officers for fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise up until the end of May 2026. Suitable applicants from earlier intakes need not apply. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE882456. The Role
As a Payroll Officer you will: 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. Responsibilities and environment
As part of the Business and Customer Services (BCS) directorate you will be required to contribute to a safe work environment that fosters equity and diversity and achieve your deliverables to enable BCS to accomplish their goals. Location and Benefits
Location: East Perth. 12% employer contributed superannuation. Versatile working arrangements including work 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). Eligibility and Selection
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culturally diverse backgrounds. To work with us you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. You must consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number before you start. See the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full selection criteria. Applications and Selection Process
Applications must be submitted online by 4.30pm AWST on Friday, 20 February 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be assessed in intake rounds. You will only need to apply once; your application will be assessed in the next closest assessment round. You will be advised of the outcome at the end of each assessment round and may reapply if unsuccessful. You will be notified of the final outcome. Selection Criteria
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply policies, procedures, industrial instruments and legislation. Demonstrated experience with computerised HR management information systems or equivalent, and the ability to perform pay calculations accurately. How to Apply
All applications are submitted online. Prepare a two-page statement addressing selection criteria 1 and 2, a CV, and contact details for two work referees (one current line manager). If you have difficulty submitting online, contact support numbers above. Additional information
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