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Lead payroll operations and compliance – Use your payroll expertise to oversee accurate and timely payroll processing, ensuring compliance with Western Australian Awards, legislation, and statutory obligations.

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Provide expert advice and support – Be the key point of contact for complex payroll matters, supporting employees, managers, and stakeholders with payroll queries, Award interpretation, reporting requirements, and legislative updates.

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Collaborative and values-driven team – Join a supportive, professional environment where accuracy, accountability, and service excellence are at the heart of delivering payroll services across the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees, parish workers and clergy, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Ensure compliance with Western Australian Awards, payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide expert advice on payroll matters, Award interpretation and complex employee entitlements.
• Supervise and support payroll team members while maintaining efficient payroll operations and service delivery.
• Manage payroll systems, reporting and records, while identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure all payroll reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time.

To be successful in this role, Have experience in payroll processing and administration, with a strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and employee entitlements. You will possess excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage confidential information with integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

You will be confident working both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment, demonstrating strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience interpreting Awards and resolving payroll-related enquiries will be highly regarded.

A Diploma in Payroll or a related field, together with a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role or equivalent, is essential.

A valid National Police Clearance and the legal right to work in Australia are required.