Payroll Services Officer

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced payroll officer to join our high performing and friendly payroll team. The successful candidate will be providing a pro-active customer focused integrated payroll service to Water Corporation employees. They will be highly organised, able to multi-task, be process driven and possess a level of maturity required to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information. Reporting to the Team Lead - Payroll Services, this role will require you to work from our Leederville office.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%  
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

What the role will involve:

• Undertake the processing of Payroll/HR records in a timely and accurate manner including base pay, allowances, deductions, Superannuation, Tax, new hires, terminations and employee movements.
• Maintain all personal records in line with regulatory requirements including the creation of Personnel Files
• Provide the first point of contact for the production of HR and Payroll related reports
• Providing accurate and timely advice on Water Corporation employment conditions to all employees and managers
• Resolve complex issues with employees and managers in the interpretation of conditions of employment relating to entitlements and payments
• Coach employees and managers on the use of HR Self Service
• Seek and act on opportunities for pro-active communication with all customers and HR consultants.

Key skills and experience:

• Relevant experience interpreting conditions of employment and relevant awards
• Relevant experience with ERP systems (SAP, HR SuccessFactors is highly desirable)
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Outlook applications
• Demonstrate interpersonal and client service focus skills
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and work in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support Administration Assistants.
• Demonstrated experience in a payroll position within a medium to large size organisation

Sound like a match? Apply today  If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Tuesday 15 September 2026.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website