Senior Payroll Officer

Senior Payroll Officer

Permanent / Full TimeLocation: Perth Posted on March 24, 2026

A pivotal role, there is clear scope for you to make a real impact as a Senior Payroll Officer in this well-established aged care organisation with a strong reputation and a long-standing presence in Western Australia.

Based in Bentley, this is a hands-on payroll role within a supportive team environment, responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll across a workforce of approximately 770 employees.

Core functions of the role include:

  • End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing (circa-750 employees)
  • Processing new starters, terminations, leave, allowances and adjustments
  • Responding to payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders
  • Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and payroll conditions
  • Managing payroll compliance obligations including superannuation and accruals
  • Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data

About you 

You are an experienced payroll professional who values accuracy, structure and being part of a collaborative team. You are comfortable working to deadlines, communicating with stakeholders and managing end-to-end payroll responsibilities.

  • End-to-end payroll experience
  • Experience working with awards and/or enterprise agreements
  • Strong understanding of payroll compliance (NES, super, accruals)
  • Full Australian working rights
  • Ability to obtain a police clearance
  • Strong Chris21 ERP experience (must)

Nice-to-have

  • Exposure to aged care or healthcare environments
  • Experience supporting payroll improvements or system changes

Particulars 

  • Fortnightly payroll cycle
  • Early start/finish (7:15 – 8am – 3:15 – 4pm)
  • On-site role with parking available
  • WFH 2x days per week on non-payroll weeks 

Salary package circa $100,000 – $110,000 + superannuation + NFP salary packaging, commensurate with experience.

Interested?
Please apply confidentially using the relevant button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any representation to the client will only occur following a detailed discussion and with your consent. You can also email me at achristian@sfrecruit.com.au

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