Payroll Adviser

Role Overview

The Department of Education in Western Australia is establishing a pool of Payroll Advisers for various full-time and part-time positions available from 2026 through to September 2027. These roles involve coordinating efficient and quality assured payroll service delivery to both internal and external stakeholders. The Payroll Adviser role offers expert guidance by investigating complex payroll enquiries and complaints and suggesting suitable solutions. This role also includes line management responsibilities, overseeing and developing a small team, and fostering a customer-centric, improvement-driven environment.

About Business and Payroll Services

The Business and Customer Services Directorate aims to support organizational goals by providing cost-effective corporate services led by skilled personnel, operating standardized systems and processes. The Payroll Services Branch manages salary, leave, superannuation, and salary packaging records, ensuring timely and accurate payments to over 75,000 employees across WA public schools, regional, and central offices.

Professional Benefits

• Employer superannuation contributions at 12%.
• Flexible work arrangements including options for working from home, flexible hours, and part-time schedules, supporting work-life balance.
• Generous leave provisions such as annual, personal, long service, and parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and study leave assistance.
• Access to salary packaging benefits as per relevant industrial agreements.
• Convenient location with easy access to public transport: five-minute walk from Claisebrook train station, free Yellow Cat bus service at building entrance, and nearby parking facilities.

Equity, Diversity, and Legal Compliance

The department is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workforce that mirrors the cultural diversity of Western Australia. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth, individuals of diverse sexualities and genders, as well as people with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds. Employment eligibility requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa permitting work during the appointment term. Candidates must pass a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a Screening Clearance Number prior to commencement.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application comprising:

• A resume (up to five pages) detailing employment history and relevant professional learning.
• A statement (up to three pages) addressing specific selection criteria, including interpersonal skills for team management in a continuous improvement environment, knowledge of payroll policies and legislation, experience providing comprehensive payroll advice and audit compliance, proficiency with human resource management information systems and customer service tools, strong verbal and written communication skills especially on sensitive matters, and well-developed organizational and time management abilities.

Applications must include two referees, preferably including the current line manager, and be received prior to the closing deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.