Payroll Compliance Officer

St John WA has been serving the Western Australian community since 1922. Our organisation has grown into an integrated healthcare provider, connecting people across WA to lifesaving emergency services, urgent care, and health education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the safety, wellbeing, and health of everyone, no matter where in WA they live. Our services are powered by more than 8,000 dedicated employees and volunteers who bring care, skill, and compassion to every corner of the state.

About the Role:

We are looking for Payroll Compliance Officers to join our Finance team on a permanent full-time basis based in our head office in Belmont.

Payroll at St John WA is transforming, and we're building a dedicated Payroll Compliance function to help shape its future.

As part of a significant transformation journey, St John WA is establishing a new Payroll Compliance stream focused on payroll quality, auditing, review activities and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Over the coming years, St John WA will deliver several key initiatives across Human Resources, Time & Attendance and Payroll, including a future payroll system replacement currently planned for 2028. As a Payroll Compliance Officer, you will contribute to this journey by helping improve payroll accuracy, consistency and legislative compliance.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will undertake payroll reviews, reconciliations, auditing activities, documentation management and payroll investigations. Working closely with Payroll, Finance and People Services teams, you will help strengthen payroll practices and support the successful delivery of payroll transformation initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Conduct payroll reviews, peer-checking and quality assurance activities.
• Perform payroll, leave, superannuation and taxation reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review payroll transactions and employee data to identify anomalies and potential compliance issues.
• Support internal and external audits through the preparation of documentation, evidence and audit responses.
• Maintain payroll procedures, work instructions and compliance documentation.
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies, overpayments and underpayments.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and data integrity.
• Contribute to payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide payroll operational support when required to support business continuity.

What You'll Need

• Experience in payroll within a medium to large and/or complex organisation.
• Sound understanding of payroll legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and payroll best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions.
• Experience performing payroll reconciliations and reviewing payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• High level of attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Demonstrated integrity and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality payroll outcomes.
• Experience with Chris21 or a similar enterprise payroll system will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join St John WA at a pivotal point in its payroll transformation journey and help build a newly established Payroll Compliance function from the ground up.

The payroll profession is evolving. As technology increasingly automates transactional activities, greater emphasis is being placed on payroll compliance, quality assurance, governance, risk management and specialist advisory capability. These roles have been created to help build that future capability at St John WA, providing an opportunity to develop specialist expertise in payroll auditing, compliance and continuous improvement while contributing to the future direction of payroll.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment, along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on first aid equipment
• Complimentary First Aid Training
• Complimentary ambulance cover

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this opportunity, please click Apply Now. You will need to complete the online application form and submit the following:

1. Up to date CV detailing key experiences and work history.
2. Cover letter addressing relevant experience, skills and Selection Criteria questions outlined below (submissions should be limited to a two-page word document)

Applicants will receive an automated receipt on application. If you have not received this email, please contact the Talent Sourcing team prior to the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications that do not include both a cover letter and resume may not be considered.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Careers on (08) 9334 1436 or via email at careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Thursday 27 August 2026 at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community.

St John WA is a child-safe organisation and takes a proactive approach to child safety. We ensure all children engaged in St John WA services are protected, respected, and empowered. Our commitment is supported by clear policies and procedures that reinforce our safeguarding practices.

St John WA reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John WA.