Senior Payroll 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 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.

As a Senior Payroll Compliance Officer, you will be part of a newly created Payroll Compliance function and lead compliance reviews, audits, risk management, and payroll assurance activities while supporting major payroll transformation initiatives. This is an opportunity to influence payroll standards, strengthen controls, and ensure compliance across a complex organisation.

What You'll Do

• Lead payroll compliance reviews, audits, and assurance activities.
• Interpret and apply Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and payroll legislation.
• Investigate complex payroll compliance matters and identify risks.
• Develop and maintain payroll controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen payroll compliance and data integrity.
• Provide expert advice and technical leadership across payroll compliance matters.
• Contribute to key payroll and workforce systems transformation projects.

What You'll Bring

• Significant payroll experience in a large or complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements, taxation, and superannuation.
• Experience in payroll audits, compliance reviews, governance, and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Experience developing payroll controls, procedures, and assurance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with Chris21 will be highly regarded.

Benefits:

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

• 2 work from home days per week (post probation) 
• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on first aid equipment
• Complimentary First Aid Training and 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.

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.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Katherine Park on (08) 9334 8273 or via email at Katherine.park@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on 29th of November 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.