Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE735279
Suitable applicants from Pool Ref DOE650711 need not apply
Appointment Pool
Payroll Services is seeking to establish an open recruitment pool of Payroll Advisers for appointments to fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise up until March 2023. This allows applicants to apply at any time during the life of the process.
You are encouraged refer to The Application and Selection Process as a guide for submitting your application.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education offers a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Role and our Branch
Business and Customer Services (BCS) Division is seeking a motivated Payroll Adviser to join their friendly team.
As a Payroll Adviser you will provide assistance and advice on compliance of payroll processes, payroll systems and industrial entitlements that relate to conditions of employment. The successful applicants will be required to ensure payroll business processes such as processing leave, salary and allowance payments, income tax and overpayments are delivered accurately and consistent with industrial instruments, legislation policy and procedures. This includes providing information and advice regarding payroll matters to internal and external clients and maintaining a focus on customer service delivery and continuous improvement of services.
The Payroll Adviser monitors payroll business processes and activities for relevant teams, including the creation and maintenance of employee records and processing transactions requiring manual calculations. The position will also support effective team performance through monitoring, coaching, and providing appropriate support and guidance to enhance the skills, knowledge, and abilities of payroll officers.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:
1. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage a small team within a larger Payroll Services team, in a work environment of continuous improvement.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the provision of comprehensive advice, audit compliance and services to internal and external customers on payroll services.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcome
Please contact Sam Mastrolembo, Payroll Operations Manager by telephoning (08) 9264 8763 or emailing sam.mastrolembo@education.wa.edu.au
The Application and Selection process
Recruitment processes for this open pool will be run approximately every 3 month/s. You will only need to submit one application.
The first round of assessments commences Tuesday, 29 March 2022. If you applied for the pool prior to this cut off time, your application will be assessed and therefore no amendments can be made to your application. You will be advised of the outcome in due course, where you can reapply should you be unsuccessful.
Ready to Apply?
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing selection criteria one (1) and three (3) in context of the role and business needs of the branch. The remaining selection criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the selection process.
- A current comprehensive CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, and or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au)
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
