Senior Payroll Officer
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Tempo pieno
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- Esperienza
- Qualsiasi
- Stipendio
- AUD 99,040 – AUD 104,669 / year
- Aperture
- 1
- Pubblicato
- 6 ore fa
- Modalità di lavoro
- In ufficio
- Requisiti di ammissibilità
- Applicants must possess valid authorization to work in Australia.
- Riprendere
- È necessario candidarsi
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About the Role
Join The University of Western Australia's Payroll Operations team as a Senior Payroll Officer, where you will be instrumental in delivering precise, compliant, and client-focused payroll services in a prominent Australian university setting. This full-time permanent role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within People & Culture, supporting a dynamic and specialized payroll function.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete payroll lifecycle, including reconciliations, journal entries, and statutory reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and punctuality.
- Update payroll systems to reflect changes in legislation, organizational policy, enterprise agreements, and business needs.
- Promote continuous improvement and enhance payroll service delivery through process evaluations and strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
About You
- Extensive experience handling end-to-end payroll processing in medium to large and complex organizational environments.
- Comprehensive understanding of payroll legislation, statutory compliance, awards, and enterprise agreements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with integrated payroll, HRIS, finance systems, and reporting tools; familiarity with aPay and PeopleSoft is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication abilities and stakeholder management skills, capable of providing clear guidance and resolving intricate payroll issues.
- Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to meet deadlines while fostering a positive team atmosphere.
Additional Information
This appointment includes a base salary ranging from $99,040 to $104,669 annually (pro-rata), supplemented by 17% superannuation. Employment prerequisites include a current National Police Clearance and financial vetting. The selection process will verify records concerning gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to comply with legal requirements.
University and Diversity Commitment
The University of Western Australia, ranked among the world's top 100 universities and a member of the Group of Eight, is devoted to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. The university actively supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations during recruitment are available upon request.
How to Apply
Interested candidates with rights to work in Australia should submit a detailed resume and cover letter demonstrating alignment with the selection criteria by 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. Contact details for position-specific and recruitment inquiries are provided.