This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
This recruitment process may also be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities within the next twelve (12) months for suitable applicants, subject to business requirements.
Are you someone who thrives in fast-paced, challenging environments, embraces a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, and quickly adapts to new systems and processes? If so, we’d love to hear from you—apply today and take the next step in joining our dynamic team in a large department.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
These positions are based in the Perth CBD, conveniently close to public transport and with excellent end of trip facilities.
Senior Payroll Officers work in a dynamic environment with consistent variety and change and opportunities for personal development and career progression.
The Department of Justice has over 8000 employees covered by approximately 20 industrial awards and agreements, as well as others covered by special administrative arrangements, so there is always something new to learn.
The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for coordinating and assuring daily personnel and payroll activities are completed and ensure accurate and timely payroll related services are provided to clients. The Senior Payroll Officer assists in identifying and developing service improvement opportunities through regularly reviewing and updating business and system processes.
We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is Personnel Leadership.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits and opportunities
- 20 days annual leave per year with the option to purchase additional leave each year.
- Three additional public service holidays.
- 12% superannuation paid on top of salary.
- Salary packaging options for vehicles and superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Career pathway opportunities.
- Learning and development opportunity programs.
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program including immediate family members living at home.
- 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:
- Provide a current comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
All the Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Applicants who do not adhere to the above submission requirements will not be considered for shortlisting.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Annaleise Grubisich, Payroll Portfolio Coordinator on (08) 9264 1226 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. 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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