This is a pool recruitment process for permanent full-time, and fixed term full-time opportunities, with multiple positions available for immediate filling.

About the role

This is a great opportunity to join a payroll team that is looking to the future and making changes to improve ways of working and delivering services. These changes are creating exciting new opportunities for experienced payroll officers. Your payroll expertise will help build team capabilities and support on-going improvements to how the teams deliver high quality customer focused payroll services.

If you are looking for a great career move, and have payroll experience in similar complex payroll environments, then we want to hear from you.

Suitability Requirements

Your application should demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to:

• Interpreting multiple awards and legislation when performing payroll functions
• Performing complex payroll calculations including Superannuation, Workers Compensation or Overpayments
• Being a strong team player by supporting others and proactively contributing ideas to improve team operations.

Other suitability requirements as outlined in the Job Description Form, will be assessed by panel throughout the selection process.

Benefits and opportunities

If you are successful, you will join a supportive and knowledgeable team that values collaboration, continuous learning and innovation. We are committed to developing our people and creating an environment where employees can build long-term careers in payroll and more broadly across corporate services.

Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

• A detailed CV (maximum 3 pages) which highlights where you have worked, what roles you have held and a summary of the responsibilities in those roles.
• A short cover letter (maximum 1 page) telling us why you are suitable for this opportunity – see Suitability Requirements.
• Contact details of two work related referees, one of whom should be your current/ most recent supervisor.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the date after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Susan Kurtjak, QL Management Consultants on 0417 830 809 to find out more.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice.wa.gov.au. 

Submitting your application

To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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