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Job Title


Senior Payroll Liaison


Company : WA Public School Jobs - WA State Education Jobs.


Location : WA,


Created : 2026-03-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

WA Public School Jobs - WA State Education Jobs. East Perth WA We currently have the following positions available, commencing ASAP 4 x - permanent full-time positions The Business and Customer Services (BCS) Directorate supports the objectives and outcomes of its customers by providing value for money corporate services through skilled and motivated people. The BCS aims to deliver services within an environment of standardised systems and processes. The Payroll Services Branch processes employee salary, leave, superannuation and salary packaging records to maintain accurate and timely payments to Department of Education staff. The Branch services 75,000 plus employees in WA public schools, central office, and regional education offices. The Role The Senior Payroll Liaison supports the operational team ensuring all payroll officers have accurate information, tools and resources to effectively perform their daily tasks. This position is responsible for educating the team on new and updated legislation, awards, agreements and payroll processes and procedures, and for individual upskilling and additional team training to maintain adequate performance levels. In addition to team enablement, the Senior Payroll Liaison provides specialist, casemanaged payroll support to employees experiencing complex, urgent, sensitive/ compassionate circumstances. This includes acting as a point of escalation and ensuring that such employees receive timely, accurate, and empathetic support through close coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Benefits Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including working from home or remote, flexible working hours and parttime arrangements 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). Easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5minute walk away or the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. CPP parking locations are within walking distance. Eligibility 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Educations Screening Unit before you start. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check. Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) workrelated referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents A CV of up to five (5) 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: Considerable experience and specialist knowledge of payroll systems, services and industrial instruments and the ability to effectively develop others. Demonstrated ability to maintain currency of knowledge and apply continuous learning to critically evaluate current work methods and identify opportunities for improvement. Demonstrated ability to consult and engage with others to implement change and provide clear instructions, education, and support. Proven ability to understand complex payroll issues and provide viable solutions that are appropriately prioritised and acted on to cause least disruption or concern. Demonstrated ability to sustain a productive, supportive, and cooperative team environment where staff clearly understand their role and can perform at their best. 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 Educations Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41*** for assistance. Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 March 2026. Be careful dont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Dont transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE999919. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sam Mastrolembo, Manager on (08) 9264 87*** or email ***************@education.wa.edu.au. We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact). Equity and Diversity 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. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 20212025 for more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr