Payroll and Administration Officer

Job Description

Salary: Level 2, $73,954 - $79,292 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) This is a permanent full-time position commencing March 2025. Swimming and Water Safety is responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the Interm Swimming and VacSwim programs that promote vital swimming and water safety education for children aged 5 – 17. The Role As Payroll and Administration Officer, you will provide accurate and timely personnel and payroll services to the branch, including the maintenance of employee records for casual and temporary employees. The successful applicant will be required to ensure payroll business processes are delivered accurately and consistent within industrial instruments, legislation, policy and procedures. The role requires you to ensure data is correct prior to processing, manipulate data and upload a high volume of electronic paysheets for swimming instructors onto the payroll system to facilitate accurate pay processing. Within this role you will work closely with our team of Program Coordinators and other administrative positions. It will be your responsibility to maintain an understanding of the Interm Swimming and VacSwim procedures and guidelines and respond to general queries by phone and in person with timely and accurate advice. Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. Free onsite parking Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments) Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leonie McKenzie, Principal Consultant – Service Delivery, Swimming and Water Safety on (08) 9402 6385 or by emailing We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Minimum Requirements be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated experience in undertaking payroll duties in line with industrial instruments, including processing salaries for a variety of staff. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in administrative and clerical procedures with the ability to provide quality customer services. Demonstrated well-developed data entry and computer skills including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing. Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE941751 Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 3 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr