Finance and Payroll Officer

Finance and Payroll Officer

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

We are looking for Finance and Payroll officer whose main focus is to process fortnightly end to end payroll and assist with finance and other general office administration duties.

This is a maximum term 12 month contract covering a period of parental leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing fortnightly payroll including but not limited to salary packaging, superannuation, taxation, overpayments, back pays, timesheets and PAYG ATO reporting.
• Calculations of redundancy /other estimates when required.
• Prepare and process payroll month end and year end reporting
• Assist in the administration and maintenance of payroll system and interface to other Ruah systems.
• Liaise with Salary Packaging company regarding all payroll related matters
• Administration of superannuation, taxation and PAYG ATO reporting.
• Generate regular and ad hoc payroll reports.
• Assisting with payroll policies, procedure and legislations include policy review, EBA and award.
• Co-ordinate with the People Development Team regarding payroll processing, salary increments / performance reviews and award increases.
• Assist with processing NOE and VOE process and maintenance.
• Provide support and guidance to staff on Payroll and Finance issues.
• General office duties as required.
• Accurately process supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Control petty cash, credit card expenses, and reimbursements
• Control income receipting and banking.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Reviewing and update Finance procedures and work instructions as required.
• Respond and resolve finance enquiries.
• Audit preparation and engagement.
• Responsible for ensuring creditors are paid in timely manner.
• Monitoring Finance and payroll email.
• Reconcile bank accounts.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or significant progress towards a qualification with practical experience (3+ years) in bookkeeping using a computer-based accounting and payroll systems.
• Experience with CHRIS 21 / ichris or similar payroll systems used in medium to large organisations is desirable
• Good knowledge and/or experience with award and Enterprise Bargaining Agreement interpretation.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Strong numerical analytical skills to a high level of accuracy.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $88,372.
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading (for award-based staff)
• 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service). 
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

Required compliance documents:

• National Police Clearance Certificate
• International Police Clearance Certificate, if applicable

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: COB Friday 17 January 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Iris Savellano, Senior Finance and Payroll Officer, at iri.savellano@ruah.org.au or 0468 867 823.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.