Job Description

Payroll Officer | Atlantis Group Support Office

Looking for a flexible part-time payroll opportunity within a supportive, family-owned organisation?

The Atlantis Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Support Office team in Currambine. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where their expertise is valued and supported.

At the Atlantis Group we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a family-owned organisation with more than 29 years of experience in education and care, we are committed to creating a workplace where our team feels supported, recognised, and empowered to succeed.

Why Join the Atlantis Group?

• Genuine work-life balance with a permanent part-time role (5 days per fortnight)

• Discounted childcare across Atlantis Group services

• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

• Health and Wellbeing Program

• Access to retail discounts and employee benefits

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Regular social events and recognition initiatives

• Support Office based in Currambine

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and efficient payroll services across the organisation. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong numerical skills and a commitment to ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

This permanent part-time position is based in our Currambine Support Office and operates on a 3-day/2-day fortnightly roster.

You will:

• Process end-to-end payroll through Employment Hero
• Calculate employee entitlements including leave accruals, allowances, penalties, and termination payments
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, and superannuation requirements
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and assist with monthly and end-of-year reporting
• Process Employee Insurance Claims and trainee wage subsidy claims
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
• Stay informed of legislative changes and industry requirements

About You

You are an experienced payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy, confidentiality, and delivering exceptional service.

You will bring:

• 3+ years' experience in a high-volume payroll environment
• Strong numerical aptitude and confidence working with payroll calculations, reconciliations and data analysis
• Proven ability to identify anomalies and investigate payroll variances with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong knowledge of Australian awards and payroll legislation including payroll tax, superannuation and statutory reporting
• Abilily to manage competing priorities while meeting critical payroll deadlines
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential employee information
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience using Employment Hero or similar payroll systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Fair Work compliance and industry-specific awards

• Previous payroll experience within the early learning sector

About Us

The Atlantis Group is a family-owned organisation with more than 29 years of experience delivering exceptional Early Learning and Outside School Care services across Perth. We prioritise people, community, and excellence, ensuring our employees feel supported, recognised, and valued every step of the way.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Safeguarding children is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of child safety, inclusivity, and equity.

If you are looking for a flexible payroll opportunity within a supportive and values-led organisation, we would love to hear from you!