Payroll Officer

We have a 12-month fixed-term opportunity based in Perth CBD for a Payroll Officer to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused payroll service. You’ll ensure accurate and timely pay for our people, maintain payroll records, and provide clear, reliable advice to stakeholders.

Your Role in Action  

• Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused payroll service by ensuring employee records are accurate, up to date, and maintained with care
• Contribute to a seamless payroll experience by completing fortnightly processing accurately and on time, supporting a positive experience for employees
• Provide responsive, helpful advice to employees on payroll matters including leave, superannuation, tax, salary packaging, and terminations
• Stay organised and self-directed, effectively prioritising work while maintaining a calm, positive approach during peak periods and supporting team members
• Apply a strong understanding of agreements, policies, procedures and legislation to ensure compliant and consistent payroll outcomes
• Embrace change and continuous improvement, adapting to evolving processes and proactively identifying ways to enhance service delivery

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Experience in payroll processing, including award interpretation, rostering/shift work, and timesheet management
• Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation and enterprise agreements, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practice
• Strong attention to detail, with a track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work within tight deadlines
• Intermediate Excel skills, with the ability to use data to identify insights and support continuous improvement
• Customer-focused mindset, with experience using payroll systems (SAP highly regarded) and a commitment to providing clear, supportive service

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• $93, 423.00 + 13.5% superannuation
• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.  
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 2 July 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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