2 x Payroll Officers

_{30th October, 2026}

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for two experienced Payroll Officers to join a large, well-established organisation within Western Australia's education sector.

These temporary assignments will initially run through to 22 January 2027, with the potential for extension and longer-term opportunities.

Joining an established 18-person Payroll Services team during a peak processing period, you will play an important role in supporting business-as-usual payroll operations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

We are looking for confident, capable payroll professionals who can quickly become productive, manage their workload independently and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation, awards and agreements.
• Process new starters, terminations, employee changes, leave and payroll adjustments.
• Calculate and process allowances, deductions, superannuation and other payroll entitlements.
• Review and reconcile payroll data, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and provide timely, accurate advice to employees and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support payroll reporting requirements.
• Work closely with the broader payroll team to meet processing deadlines during a busy period.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll processing within an Australian payroll environment.
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, PAYG, superannuation, leave entitlements and relevant awards or enterprise agreements.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with payroll systems and managing competing deadlines.
• The ability to work independently and quickly adapt to new processes and systems.
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support the wider team.

Experience processing payroll within the education sector or another large, complex organisation will be highly regarded. Previous experience using Ascender Pay would also be advantageous, however is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Immediate start, with an initial assignment through to 22 January 2027.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity to join an established, supportive 18-person Payroll Services team.
• Convenient northern suburbs location.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Payroll Officer who enjoys a busy environment and is available to commence at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume, or for a confidential discussion contact Lorrae Taylor on lorrae@ashemunro.com.