Payroll and Administration Officer

We are currently seeking a Payroll and Administrator Officer to join our team on a 14-month maximum term contract covering a period of parental leave and allowing additional time to support a smooth and comprehensive handover.

About the Role

As a Payroll and Administration Officer at RWWA you will play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time - a fundamental part of supporting our organisations operations. Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will be responsible for end-to-end payroll administration supporting both salaried and casual staff across the organisation. Youll manage employee lifecycle data in the payroll system ensure award and enterprise agreement compliance and support a range of reporting reconciliation and audit functions.

While your primary focus will be on payroll you may also be required to support broader People and Capability team functions during periods of leave or peak demand. This includes assisting with the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) by responding to first-level queries supporting onboarding activities and maintaining data integrity to ensure continuity of service across the team.

Key elements of the role include:

• Payroll Processing: Accurate and timely input and calculation of payroll data including commencements terminations leave back pays and salary increments.

• Award & Legislative Compliance: Ensure all payroll activities align with internal policies modern awards enterprise agreements and ATO/superannuation legislation.

• Reporting & Reconciliations: Assist with internal and external reporting including year-end reconciliations ATO submissions and superannuation payments.

• Systems & HRIS Support: Maintain and update HRIS and payroll system records support employee onboarding and troubleshoot system issues as needed.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance Procurement and People and Capability team members to ensure data alignment invoice accuracy and efficient operations.

Qualifications :

About You

Were looking for a payroll professional who combines technical accuracy with strong organisational and problem-solving skills. You understand the importance of confidentiality consistency and communication when handling sensitive employee information. Youre also proactive adaptable and comfortable working across systems processes and departments.

Youll also bring:

• Proven payroll processing experience ideally in a medium to large organisation with a mix of salaried and casual employees.

• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation superannuation taxation modern awards and enterprise agreement conditions.

• Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms and the confidence to troubleshoot enter and audit complex data across systems.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including the ability to use formulas filters and VLOOKUPs.

• Sound understanding of employment lifecycle processes including new starter onboarding leave management and terminations.

• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and compliance.

• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to employees and managers.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team.

• Experience with Preceda is desirable

Additional Information :

Why join RWWA

• Flexibility that works for you  hybrid arrangements that combine working from home with the benefits of our modern office.
• Investment in your growth  access to dedicated learning budgets and professional development support.
• A modern people-first workplace  enjoy state-of-the-art facilities wellness spaces free parking and secure end-of-trip amenities.
• Recognition that matters  competitive remuneration employee benefits and reward programs aligned to our RACE values: Respect Accountability Connection and Excellence.
• Wellbeing and support  access to mental health initiatives wellness programs and a paid Wellness Day.
• Community impact  contribute to safer wagering outcomes and positive community outcomes across WA.
   

Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why youre the perfect fit for this opportunity. 

For more information visit Careers at RWWA or contact us at 

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which will include two reference checks police clearance and Australian Working Rights check. 

At Racing and Wagering WA we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender thought experience and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.                

Applications close 17th June 2026

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time