Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 18 different services.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,
• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.

A job to be proud of:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for spearheading continuous improvement projects to streamline and successfully integrate new payroll system. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will have experience working on payroll management, payroll system integration, optimisation and improvements.

What you’ll do:

• Provide resolutions on complex payroll matters including mitigation of future risks
• Act as a specialist for the organisation in relation to payroll, superannuation, benefits and payroll compliance.
• Develop appropriate controls for end-to-end payroll processes
• Interpret and provide recommendations on award, enterprise agreement and individually contracted employees payments, ensuring employees are paid in line with their respective terms and conditions and legislative requirements.
• Collect, analyse and document both technical and business requirements, ensuring they are clearly communicated to all stakeholders
• Lead and direct project activities in line with our Project Implementation & Governance methodologies
• Manage and oversee technical aspects of projects, including the connection of non- technical streams to ensure key components within the project delivery align to agreed outcomes.
• Assist in any other area as directed by the Line Manager or delegate.

What you’ll need:

• Extensive Payroll experience including management within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience working on payroll system integration, optimisation and improvements
• Excellent understanding of Western Australian legislation, NES and common law
• Ability to manage and resolve complex payroll matters.
• Relevant qualification in Payroll Services, Systems or Management (desirable)
• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing and management
• 2+ years of experience in Process/Systems Improvement

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• $1,200 Clothing Allowance
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now".

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Jenna Childs via email at [email protected]

Applications close on Friday 27th June 2025

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John