Senior Payroll Officer

Your role at St John of God Health Care

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to play a key part in the delivery of accurate and compliant end-to-end payroll services across a large and complex organisation. In this role, you will take ownership of a range of detailed payroll activities, including pay run compliance reviews, superannuation reconciliations, payroll deductions, control management activities and payroll-related projects.

Working closely with key stakeholders, you will contribute to process improvements, support incident investigations, and ensure payroll services are delivered accurately, efficiently and in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.

The role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, working 38 hours per week.

The Position:

• Apply payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing across the employee lifecycle.

• Process and maintain payroll transactions, including timesheets, leave entitlements, terminations, superannuation and payroll master data.

• Complete payroll reconciliations, compliance checks and exception reporting to identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

• Investigate and resolve complex payroll queries and Tier 2 escalations, delivering a high standard of customer service to caregivers.

• Prepare payroll and superannuation reporting, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.

• Contribute to payroll system enhancements, process improvements, projects and the ongoing development of payroll policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will bring a minimum of three years' payroll experience, with a strong understanding of payroll processes, legislation, industrial awards and enterprise agreements. You will have demonstrated experience working with computerised payroll and HR systems, interpreting complex payroll requirements, and processing high-volume transactions accurately while meeting strict deadlines.

Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills will be essential, along with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, will support your success, while experience with aPay, UKG or Workday and an understanding of both manual and automated payroll practices will be highly regarded.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $97,222 to $99,892 per annum plus 12% superannuation

• Full-time permanent position

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

• Located at Kings Square Perth CBD Office with 40% work from home option

• Central CBD location close to public transport

• End of trip/bike riding & shower facilities

• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (WA)

All applicants are requested to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact Simone Colreavy, Team Leader Payroll Operations, on (08) 6116 0443

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.