Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Julie-Anne Bernsmann on (08) 6557 8123 or via email at Julie-Anne.Bernsmann@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home 2 days per week
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role:

As the Payroll Administration Officer, you will provide specialist payroll administration and systems support, including system testing, troubleshooting, data validation, reporting and process improvement. You will assist with payroll system upgrades and enhancements, investigate system and processing issues, and help maintain the accuracy and integrity of payroll information.

Working closely with the Senior Payroll Administration Officer and Payroll team, system support teams and service providers, you will provide technical advice, training and support to deliver accurate, compliant and efficient payroll services. You will also contribute to systems projects, audit and reporting requirements, business continuity activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

You are an experienced payroll or HR systems professional with strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills. You have experience in system testing, investigating issues, validating data and supporting system or process changes, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate outcomes.

You communicate clearly, build positive working relationships and provide practical, customer-focused advice and support. You can interpret and apply relevant legislation, awards, agreements, policies and procedures in a payroll environment and demonstrate accountability, sound judgement and personal leadership. Experience using Ascender/aPay or a similar payroll system, together with Excel skills, would be highly regarded.

The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn. 

How to Apply:

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).

1. Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the essential requirements of the role and the leadership behaviours expected for this position.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Julie-Anne Bernsmann on (08) 6557 8123 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact us by calling (08) 6557 8111 (select option 1) or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, quoting the reference number VCID03463 for support.

Currently there is one (1) Temporary full-time position available for 18 months commencing 5 January 2027. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.