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Payroll Audit Officer

Perth Temporary AU$1 - AU$1 per hour Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This role is responsible for supporting payroll audit activities through detailed payroll analysis, investigation of discrepancies, and reporting across complex industrial agreements. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll processing experience, advanced analytical capability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving project environment.
  • Make an immediate impact on a high-priority payroll audit project.
  • Flexible hours, 1 day WFH, and a supportive team

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established healthcare and community services organisation committed to delivering high-quality care and maintaining strong compliance standards. Due to increased project demands, they are seeking an experienced Payroll Audit Support Officer to assist with a critical payroll audit and remediation project.

Job Description

  • Conduct end-to-end payroll processing and payroll audit activities
  • Analyse historical payroll data to ensure compliance with Enterprise Agreements, NES, and SHADS awards
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and calculation issues
  • Prepare detailed reports and provide timely payroll audit support to management
  • Manage complex industrial agreements, including shift and night penalty structures
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and legislative compliance changes
  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable/debt collection functions as required
  • Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and patient-related information
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders while also managing workloads autonomously

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Audit Officer should have:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Payroll Officer or Payroll Manager positions
  • Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience within medium to large organisations
  • Advanced analytical and auditing skills with the ability to manage large datasets
  • Sound knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, NES, SHADS, and payroll legislation
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Dayforce experience advantageous
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Police clearance (or ability to provide a statutory declaration for immediate commencement)
  • Flu and COVID vaccinations highly regarded

What's on Offer

  • Immediate start opportunity with a 3-month initial contract and approved extension potential
  • Flexible working hours with 1 day WFH per week
  • Competitive hourly rate, open to candidate expectations
  • Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful payroll remediation and audit project
  • Supportive leadership with direct access to decision-makers
  • Convenient West Perth location with modern systems and collaborative team culture



If you are passionate about payroll auditing, this could be the role for you. Apply now to make a difference.

Contact
Jeffrey Madani
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JN-052026-7019899
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Job summary

Function
Construction
Specialisation
Accounts Other
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Perth
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jeffrey Madani
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-052026-7019899
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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