The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.
About the opportunity
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available for immediate filling.
- Are you the Payroll person people come to when something doesn’t look right?
- Do you love staying one step ahead, keeping things organised, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks? If you enjoy turning potential issues into positive outcomes before they even occur, you’ll fit right in!
- Are you confident delivering accurate end‑to‑end payroll in a complex environment?
As a Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant end‑to‑end payroll services. This role suits an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable working with minimal supervision, uses sound judgement, and is relied upon by others for payroll advice and guidance.
A large part of this role is about being organised and proactive, regularly checking payroll reports, identifying matters that need action, following up discrepancies, and investigating potential overpayments to prevent issues before they escalate. You’ll also respond to payroll queries, resolve more complex matters, and contribute to improving payroll processes and controls. You won’t just process payroll; you’ll help keep it running smoothly.
You’ll be joining a payroll team that is actively building toward higher capability and maturity. We work collaboratively, support each other’s development and share knowledge to strengthen our collective expertise. While we take our responsibilities seriously, we also believe a positive team culture matters, we like to laugh, ask questions and work through problems together.
We are looking for individuals with:
- Demonstrated experience delivering end‑to‑end payroll processing in a complex payroll environment.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll processes, practices and relevant industrial instruments.
- Well‑developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, monitor reports and follow up actions.
- Proven ability to identify, investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, including potential overpayments.
- Sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within payroll deadlines.
- Experience resolving customers and team members Payroll problems through a collaborative and clear communication style.
For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity
At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
How to Apply
Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:
- A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Work Related Requirement/s:
- Role Specific: 1, 2
- Core Capabilities:
- Think through complexity
- Build capacity
- Your cover letter should consider what we’re looking for and include examples from your previous experience and achievements that demonstrate how your personal values align with the For an overview of the department’s values, view the attached DPIRD Applicant Information Kit.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need further information?
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Lauren Loder, Manager Payroll Services, on 08 6551 4379 during office hours.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.
Employment Conditions and Additional Information
DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency, and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.
You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense.
This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision.
The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)
