We have a 12-month fixed-term opportunity based in Perth CBD for a Payroll Officer to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused payroll service. You’ll ensure accurate and timely pay for our people, maintain payroll records, and provide clear, reliable advice to stakeholders. Your Role in Action <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused payroll service by ensuring employee records are accurate, up to date, and maintained with care </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Contribute to a seamless payroll experience by completing fortnightly processing accurately and on time, supporting a positive experience for employees </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Provide responsive, helpful advice to employees on payroll matters including leave, superannuation, tax, salary packaging, and terminations </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Stay organised and self-directed, effectively prioritising work while maintaining a calm, positive approach during peak periods and supporting team members </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Apply a strong understanding of agreements, policies, procedures and legislation to ensure compliant and consistent payroll outcomes </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Embrace change and continuous improvement, adapting to evolving processes and proactively identifying ways to enhance service delivery</li> </ul> What Makes You a Great Fit <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Experience in payroll processing, including award interpretation, rostering/shift work, and timesheet management </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation and enterprise agreements, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practice </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Strong attention to detail, with a track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work within tight deadlines </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Intermediate Excel skills, with the ability to use data to identify insights and support continuous improvement </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;margin-left:0.0px;color:black">Customer-focused mindset, with experience using payroll systems (SAP highly regarded) and a commitment to providing clear, supportive service</li> </ul> By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">$93, 423.00 + 13.5% superannuation </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.</li> </ul> Applications close on 2 July 2026 We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a <a style="color:black" title="https://work180.com/app/en-au/for-women/employer/western-power" href="https://work180.com/app/en-au/for-women/employer/western-power">WORK180</a>-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our <a style="color:black" title="https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/what-we-do/reconciliation-action-plan/?_sqt=reconcilation%20action%20plan" href="https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/what-we-do/reconciliation-action-plan/?_sqt=reconcilation%20action%20plan">Reconciliation Action Plan</a> and <a style="color:black" title="https://www.westernpower.com.au/accessibility/" href="https://www.westernpower.com.au/accessibility/">Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.</a> Learn more about Western Power here: <a style="color:black" href="https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">About (westernpower.com.au)</a> Find out how we’re building A Network for Life: <a style="color:black" href="https://www.westernpower.com.au/resources-education/our-network-the-grid/a-network-for-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A network for life (westernpower.com.au)</a> <div></div>

Payroll Officer (Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU) @ Electricity Networks Corporation

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