Senior Remediation and Payroll Analyst

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 8 until 31st Dec 2028.
• Hawkesbury campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $118,969 – $132,069 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead complex payroll remediation and analytics to support compliance and assurance.

The Opportunity
The Senior Remediation & Payroll Data Analyst plays a key role within the Pay Confidence Program, supporting the University to strengthen payroll accuracy, compliance and assurance through high quality data modelling and analytics.

In this role, you will lead complex payroll remediation calculations, develop user-focused data models, and deliver insights that support critical business decisions. You will work with large and often incomplete data sets, ensuring outputs are accurate, traceable and legally defensible.

Working closely with HR Operations, IT, Finance, Risk and Assurance and other stakeholders, you will help improve payroll controls, respond to audit findings, and embed sustainable processes that support both remediation activities and ongoing payroll operations.

What Success Looks Like:

• Leading payroll remediation calculations across multiple rules and entities.
• Developing clear, user-friendly payroll data models and analytics.
• Delivering insights that support senior leaders and program decision-making.
• Improving payroll controls and compliance with legislation and instruments.
• Producing accurate, auditable reports with strong data integrity.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in payroll assurance and compliance activities.
• Strong capability in data modelling and analytics using Oracle SQL or Microsoft tools.
• Proven ability to identify anomalies and patterns in complex payroll data.
• Experience with payroll systems, preferably AscenderPay.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Iman Sohail, Program Data and Analytics Lead via I.Sohail@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1222U. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 26 April 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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