Payroll Officer

Hybrid | Joondalup Health Campus (Perth)
12-Month Contract | Full-Time 

Are you an experienced Payroll Officer who thrives in complex, high-volume environments and takes pride in precision? Join our Perth Payroll team supporting WA doctors, where you’ll play a critical role delivering accurate, end-to-end payroll in a fast-paced, detail-driven setting.

This role offers a unique blend of hands-on manual processing and the opportunity to be part of meaningful system and process improvements. You’ll be working within a payroll environment that operates with manual timesheets, requiring sharp attention to detail, strong interpretation skills, and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence.

At the same time, we’re evolving and we’re looking for someone who is tech-savvy, open to change, and excited to help champion new systems, automation, and smarter ways of working.

The Kind of Person Who Thrives at Ramsay

You’re detail-oriented, resilient and solutions-focused. You’re just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves to work through complex manual processes as you are thinking about how things could be done better.
You embrace change, enjoy learning new systems, and take pride in being someone others rely on for accuracy and expertise. You bring a proactive mindset, a strong sense of ownership, and a genuine interest in improving how payroll operates.

What You’ll Do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for WA doctors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Interpret and apply complex award conditions, pay rules and coding requirements
• Accurately process high volumes of manual timesheets and payroll data
• Maintain and reconcile payroll records, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, awards and internal policies
• Prepare payroll reports and documentation
• Provide responsive, professional support to employees and stakeholders
• Work closely with HR, Finance and IT to support payroll operations and improvements
• Contribute to process optimisation, automation opportunities and system enhancements

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Hybrid flexibility – work from home while also sharing time in our modern office space at Joondalup Health Campus with a supportive, collaborative team culture that values trust and accountability
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvement and system evolution
• Access to professional development and learning
• Access to a premier rewards platform that offers exceptional discounts and privileges from renowned retailers, enriching your lifestyle both personally and professionally
• Leaders who encourage innovation, curiosity and continuous improvement
• A team environment where your expertise and ideas are genuinely valued

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in complex, end-to-end payroll processing (Kronos, Chris21 and Workday all highly regarded)
• Strong expertise in award interpretation, payroll legislation and compliance
• High level accuracy and attention to detail, particularly with manual data entry
• Confidence interpreting, coding and processing varied and complex pay scenarios
• Experience working with manual timesheets and high-volume processing environments
• Tech-savvy mindset with a genuine interest in systems, automation and improvement
• Adaptability and openness to change, with a willingness to champion new ways of working
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables or similar)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder queries effectively
• Ability to prioritise and remain resilient in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

About Joondalup Health Campus & Ramsay Health Care

Joondalup Health Campus is one of Western Australia’s largest and most dynamic healthcare facilities, delivering both public and private services to a growing community. As part of Ramsay Health Care, one of the world’s leading private healthcare providers, we are committed to delivering better care through a people-first approach.

At Ramsay, “People Caring for People” is more than a slogan – it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to foster a culture built on respect, collaboration, continuous improvement and professional growth. Whether you’re supporting patients directly or working behind the scenes in teams like payroll, every role plays a vital part in helping us deliver high-quality outcomes and a positive experience for our people.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you can apply your expert payroll skills while contributing to meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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