Assistant Payroll Officer - Flexible & Remote

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannnu at

Flexible work arrangements (work from 

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging access

Close access to public transport

Job summary

The Assistant Payroll Officer role is with the Department of Education, Western Australia, located in East Perth. The position supports payroll processing, data management and customer service across WA public schools and central offices.

Successful applicants will handle routine payroll tasks, maintain employee data, generate earnings and service statements, and administer parental leave payments in alignment with industrial instruments and policies.

Responsibilities

• Process routine payroll transactions and verify accuracy in pay processing workflows.
• Maintain employee personal information and update data integrity reports.
• Generate statements of service, earnings statements, separation certificates and employment verifications.
• Administer Commonwealth paid parental leave and related payments.
• Answer calls on the customer support line and assist customers in person.
• Provide payroll support to schools, central office and regional education offices.

Job description

The Assistant Payroll Officer role is with the Department of Education, Western Australia, located in East Perth. The position supports payroll processing, data management and customer service across WA public schools and central offices.

Successful applicants will handle routine payroll tasks, maintain employee data, generate earnings and service statements, and administer parental leave payments in alignment with industrial instruments and policies.