• Lead payroll system optimisation and automation for greater efficiency.
• Deliver innovative solutions through technical expertise and collaboration.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

People & Culture plays a critical role in the University achieving its challenging aims and ambitions. UWA’s strategy for the development and performance of its people is at the core of the University’s planning. The ability of P&C professionals to partner effectively with senior leadership teams across the University is crucial to develop opportunities and provide practical and innovative solutions to achieve academic and business goals.

About the opportunity

• Play a lead role in optimising and supporting the University’s payroll system (aPay), ensuring compliance, data integrity and an improved user experience.
• Apply technical expertise to configure, upgrade and enhance the system, mapping business requirements to functionality and identifying automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver solutions that improve efficiency, while fostering a culture of service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

About you

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Proven experience in configuring and administration of aPay (Ascender Pay).
• Relevant experience in a Business Analyst role requiring business process re-engineering and improvement in large and complex organisations
• Demonstrated experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation and testing including creation of test plans.
• Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships whilst remaining fully customer focused

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Senior Payroll Systems Analyst (521832).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Maree Mululu at maree.mululu@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 26 November 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.