Advance your career by joining one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA.

About the role

Senior Payroll Officers work in a dynamic environment with consistent variety and change and opportunities for personal development and career progression.

The Department of Justice has over 8000 employees covered by approximately 20 industrial awards and agreements, as well as others covered by special administrative arrangements, so there is always something new to learn.

The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for coordinating and assuring daily personnel and payroll activities are completed and ensure accurate and timely payroll related services are provided to clients. The Senior Payroll Officer assists in identifying and developing service improvement opportunities through regularly reviewing and updating business and system processes.

Benefits and Opportunities

20 days annual leave per year with the option to purchase additional leave each year.

Three additional public service holidays

12% superannuation paid on top of salary

Salary packaging options for vehicles and superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development opportunity programs

Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families

Access to an Employee Assistance Program including immediate family members living at home

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below.

WA Government Jobs | Senior Payroll Officer

Applications must be received before Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 4:30pm.