Payroll Officer

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 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, with the possibility of extension, covering a period of parental leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly end-to-end payroll for all Ruah entities, including salary packaging, superannuation, taxation, timesheets, back pays, overpayments, and PAYG reporting to the ATO
• Prepare redundancy calculations and other payroll estimates as required
• Complete payroll month-end and year-end processing and reporting
• Maintain and administer the payroll system and interfaces with other Ruah systems
• Liaise with salary packaging providers on all payroll-related matters
• Administer superannuation, taxation, and PAYG obligations
• Generate regular and ad-hoc payroll reports
• Support payroll policies, procedures, EBAs, awards, and legislative updates
• Coordinate with the People and Culture team on payroll changes, salary reviews, and award increases
• Process and maintain NOE and VOE requirements
• Provide payroll and finance support and guidance to staff
• Manage Payroll Inboxes

Finance Support Duties

• Accurately process supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Manage petty cash, credit cards, staff reimbursements, and income receipting
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure timely creditor payments
• Respond to finance enquiries and monitor finance inbox
• Assist with audit preparation and review finance procedures and work instructions
• Undertake general office duties as required

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.
• 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: 9:00am AWST Monday 27 February 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 iris.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.