Payroll Officer

Role overview

This is a 12-month fixed-term Payroll Officer position based in Perth CBD. The role is centred on delivering an accurate, dependable, and employee-friendly payroll service while keeping records current and offering practical guidance to internal stakeholders.

Key duties

• Maintain employee payroll information with accuracy and care so records remain complete and current.
• Process fortnightly payroll cycles correctly and within deadline to support a smooth pay experience for employees.
• Respond to employee questions on payroll topics such as leave, superannuation, tax, salary packaging, and end-of-employment matters.
• Plan work independently, stay organised, and manage competing priorities effectively, especially during busy periods.
• Use knowledge of agreements, procedures, policies, and legislation to support compliant and consistent payroll outcomes.
• Adapt to change and look for practical improvements that can make payroll services better over time.

What will help you succeed

• Hands-on payroll processing experience, including interpreting awards, handling rostering or shift-based work, and managing timesheets.
• Working knowledge of Australian payroll laws and enterprise agreements, with the ability to apply them in day-to-day work.
• A high level of accuracy and a track record of delivering quality output under tight timelines.
• Intermediate Excel capability, including using data to identify trends or support improvements.
• A service-oriented mindset and experience with payroll systems; SAP experience is especially valued.

About the organisation

Joining Western Power means contributing to a cleaner energy future in Western Australia. The organisation supports career growth, work-life balance, innovation, and a culture focused on building a network that will serve the community for generations.

Rewards and benefits

• Annual remuneration of $93,423 plus 13.5% superannuation.
• More than half of available roles are linked to internal career progression.
• Option to buy up to four additional weeks of leave each year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and reduced health insurance and gym memberships.
• Recognition and benefits program designed to acknowledge employee contributions.
• Team environment supporting renewable energy transition and decarbonisation.
• Three wellness leave days each year in addition to standard leave entitlements.
• 22 weeks of paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave.

Inclusion and additional information

Applications for this position close on 2 July 2026. Western Power welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and encourages interest from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The organisation is a WORK180-endorsed employer for women and references its Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan as part of its commitment to inclusion.