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System Administrator - HR
Recruiter / HR / Admin
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Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
Job Description
System Administrator - HR
Position No:
JTS25005
Salary:
Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa + super (PSCAA2024)
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Perth CBD
Closing Date:
2026-06-22 3:00 PM
Shape the Future of Western Australia
Join a department that’s powering WA’s energy transition and building a bold, diverse economy for generations to come. At the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), your work will help drive innovation, support local businesses, and position WA on the global stage. If you're ready to make a real impact - this is where your next chapter begins.
Grow your career with us
Explore our career opportunities and graduate program to discover how you can make a meaningful impact. For current vacancies, visit us on LinkedIn or head to the DEED corporate website.
About the Department
DEED is responsible for securing the State’s energy and economic future, driving innovation and long-term prosperity for all. This includes:
Ensuring Western Australia is a reliable, efficient and attractive place to do business
Increasing business investment
Fostering Western Australia’s skills and capacity now and into the future
Driving the energy transition
The Department is guided by the following principles which shape our culture, decision-making and strategic direction:
Lead with empathy and integrity: Act with kindness, respect and care for colleagues, stakeholders and communities. Be authentic and transparent, making grounded decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term priorities.
Collaborate and connect: Build trust and strong relationships across teams, regions and international offices. Break down silos, share expertise and engage stakeholders constructively to deliver better outcomes together.
Take ownership and be accountable: Lead at every level by taking initiative, leaning on strengths and empowering others. Define roles, responsibilities and decision pathways clearly, ensuring accountability is visible and consistent.
Focus on progress and continuous improvement: Prioritise finding practical solutions. Reflect, learn and adapt quickly to changing circumstances, continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and reduce duplication.
Stay aligned to purpose and impact: Keep connected to DEED’s bigger picture, enabling Western Australia’s long-term prosperity. Align actions to strategy, work across government and deliver innovative solutions that create enduring value for the community.
About the Role
Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa increasing by 3.5% effective 13 June 2026
Tenure: Permanent full-time
Science and Innovation, Industry and Corporate Capability builds the State’s capacity through targeted support, fostering innovation and industry capability and ensures effective and efficient administration of DEED’s financial assistance and equity programs and business support functions.
Working as a part of DEED’s payroll team the System Administrator - HR is responsible for the administration and management of the payroll and other People and Culture systems.
In this role you will deliver customer focused advisory and support service to internal staff on payroll and People and Culture systems, helping to improve the Department’s use of these systems. You will also be responsible for preparing regular and ad-hoc reports to support business decision making and to meet the Department’s legislative requirements.
If you have a background in the use and system administration of Dayforce aPay payroll or similar systems and enjoy working as a part of a tight-knit team then we encourage you to apply!
Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form. Assessment of leadership behaviours may be included in the recruitment process.
How to apply
To apply, click ‘Apply for Job’ at top or bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Please submit the following:
A covering letter (two pages maximum) demonstrating your skills and experience in relation to the specific requirements outlined in the Job Description Form.
A current CV detailing your skills, work history and key achievements. Please include contact details of two referees – ideally including your current or most recent line manager.
Position No:
JTS25005
Salary:
Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa + super (PSCAA2024)
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Perth CBD
Closing Date:
2026-06-22 3:00 PM
Shape the Future of Western Australia
Join a department that’s powering WA’s energy transition and building a bold, diverse economy for generations to come. At the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), your work will help drive innovation, support local businesses, and position WA on the global stage. If you're ready to make a real impact - this is where your next chapter begins.
Grow your career with us
Explore our career opportunities and graduate program to discover how you can make a meaningful impact. For current vacancies, visit us on LinkedIn or head to the DEED corporate website.
About the Department
DEED is responsible for securing the State’s energy and economic future, driving innovation and long-term prosperity for all. This includes:
Ensuring Western Australia is a reliable, efficient and attractive place to do business
Increasing business investment
Fostering Western Australia’s skills and capacity now and into the future
Driving the energy transition
The Department is guided by the following principles which shape our culture, decision-making and strategic direction:
Lead with empathy and integrity: Act with kindness, respect and care for colleagues, stakeholders and communities. Be authentic and transparent, making grounded decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term priorities.
Collaborate and connect: Build trust and strong relationships across teams, regions and international offices. Break down silos, share expertise and engage stakeholders constructively to deliver better outcomes together.
Take ownership and be accountable: Lead at every level by taking initiative, leaning on strengths and empowering others. Define roles, responsibilities and decision pathways clearly, ensuring accountability is visible and consistent.
Focus on progress and continuous improvement: Prioritise finding practical solutions. Reflect, learn and adapt quickly to changing circumstances, continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and reduce duplication.
Stay aligned to purpose and impact: Keep connected to DEED’s bigger picture, enabling Western Australia’s long-term prosperity. Align actions to strategy, work across government and deliver innovative solutions that create enduring value for the community.
About the Role
Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa increasing by 3.5% effective 13 June 2026
Tenure: Permanent full-time
Science and Innovation, Industry and Corporate Capability builds the State’s capacity through targeted support, fostering innovation and industry capability and ensures effective and efficient administration of DEED’s financial assistance and equity programs and business support functions.
Working as a part of DEED’s payroll team the System Administrator - HR is responsible for the administration and management of the payroll and other People and Culture systems.
In this role you will deliver customer focused advisory and support service to internal staff on payroll and People and Culture systems, helping to improve the Department’s use of these systems. You will also be responsible for preparing regular and ad-hoc reports to support business decision making and to meet the Department’s legislative requirements.
If you have a background in the use and system administration of Dayforce aPay payroll or similar systems and enjoy working as a part of a tight-knit team then we encourage you to apply!
Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form. Assessment of leadership behaviours may be included in the recruitment process.
How to apply
To apply, click ‘Apply for Job’ at top or bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Please submit the following:
A covering letter (two pages maximum) demonstrating your skills and experience in relation to the specific requirements outlined in the Job Description Form.
A current CV detailing your skills, work history and key achievements. Please include contact details of two referees – ideally including your current or most recent line manager.
