PAYROLL OFFICER

Closing Date: 11/05/2026 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

Remote - Perth or WA

Annual Salary AUD $80,342.00 - $91,054.00

People & Culture

Permanent Full Time


PAYROLL OFFICER

REMOTE | PERMANENT | FULL TIME | # 040

BASE SALARY UP TO $91,054 p.a.

COMMUNICATION ALLOWANCE

Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution* | Remote - Perth or Western Australia | Communication Allowance up to $1200 p.a. | Eligibility for Long Service Leave | Paid Parental Leave | Employee Assistance Program

The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Join the journey to creating the incredible as our Payroll Officer

Do you have?

  • Completion of Year 12 English and Maths.

  • An understanding and knowledge of payroll systems.

  • Demonstrated payroll experience in a similar role.

  • Decision-making, problem solving and implementation of administrative processes.

  • Ability to liaise and consult with a wide range of stakeholders.

  • Sound technical skills and adaptability to a new payroll system which will require data migration and review of procedures and sound award interpretation.

To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed skills in time management, ability to work unsupervised and meet strict deadlines. You will have highly developed computer literacy skills with a high level of data accuracy.

Join a Team working with passion and purpose aimed at proactively achieving the Shire’s Vision and Objectives while living its values of Leadership with HEART -Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

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Contact Information

For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact: People and Culture Team on (08) 9175 8000 or [email protected].


How to Apply

Next steps – Applicants are requested to submit an up to date resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in no more than 3 pages. Please find the application button below.

If you are unable to apply via our website, please submit your application by emailing [email protected].

Applications close at 4:00 pm on the specified closing date ,however the Shire reserves the right to appoint the right applicant to this position prior to this time - Canvassing of Councilors or Selection Panel Members will disqualify


* Subject to employee superannuation contribution

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