Payroll Officer

Perth Temporary AU$40 - AU$50 per hour View Job Description
Join a local government organisation as a temporary Payroll Officer, managing end-to-end payroll across a varied workforce. You'll interpret awards and agreements, process employee changes and timesheets, resolve payroll queries, and ensure accurate, timely payments.
  • Short term local government opportunity
  • Varied end-to-end payroll responsibilities

About Our Client

A well-established public sector organisation providing a broad range of services to the local community. The organisation offers a structured, collaborative environment with a strong focus on service delivery and operational support.

Job Description

  • Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time
  • Review timesheets, overtime, allowances and leave
  • Interpret relevant awards and enterprise agreements
  • Process new starters, employee changes and terminations
  • Maintain accurate payroll and employee records
  • Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting and audits
  • Respond to employee payroll and entitlement queries
  • Support broader finance or administration tasks as required

The Successful Applicant

  • Previous end-to-end payroll experience
  • Strong knowledge of awards and enterprise agreements
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confident managing payroll queries and deadlines
  • Experience with payroll or HRIS systems
  • Strong communication and stakeholder skills
  • Able to work independently and prioritise effectively
  • Local government or public sector experience highly regarded

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of $40-$50 per hour + super
  • Immediate-start temporary opportunity
  • Potential for contract extension or a permanent position
  • Supportive local government environment
  • Varied end-to-end payroll responsibilities
  • Candidates available immediately are strongly encouraged to apply
Contact
Will Stafford
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7019793
Phone number
0478 788 104

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Perth
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Will Stafford
Consultant phone
0478 788 104
Job Reference
JN-052026-7019793

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