Senior Payroll Systems Analyst

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Western Australia is seeking a Payroll System Lead to optimise payroll operations and ensure compliance and data integrity. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% employer-paid superannuation. Ideal candidates should have postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience with aPay. This role promotes a culture of service excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Up to 17% employer-paid superannuation

Generous paid leave including parental leave

Flexible working options

Salary packaging available

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted UWA course fees

Discounted health insurance

Incremental progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in configuring and administration of aPay.
• Experience in analysing and testing business requirements.
• Ability to foster a culture of service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll system optimisation and automation.
• Ensure compliance and data integrity in payroll.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Business process re-engineering

Data integrity management

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field

Tools

aPay (Ascender Pay)

Job description

• Lead payroll system optimisation and automation for greater efficiency.
• Deliver innovative solutions through technical expertise and collaboration.
• Full‑time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

People & Culture plays a critical role in the University achieving its challenging aims and ambitions. UWA’s strategy for the development and performance of its people is at the core of the University’s planning. The ability of P&C professionals to partner effectively with senior leadership teams across the University is crucial to develop opportunities and provide practical and innovative solutions to achieve academic and business goals.

About the opportunity

• Play a lead role in optimising and supporting the University’s payroll system (aPay), ensuring compliance, data integrity and an improved user experience.
• Apply technical expertise to configure, upgrade and enhance the system, mapping business requirements to functionality and identifying automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver solutions that improve efficiency, while fostering a culture of service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

About you

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Proven experience in configuring and administration of aPay (Ascender Pay).
• Relevant experience in a Business Analyst role requiring business process re‑engineering and improvement in large and complex organisations.
• Demonstrated experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation and testing including creation of test plans.
• Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships whilst remaining fully customer focused.

Note

A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 26 November 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research‑intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [e-mail] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‑digit job reference number.

Perks and benefits

• Up to 17% employer-paid superannuation
• Generous paid leave including parental leave
• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted UWA course fees
• Discounted health insurance
• Incremental progression