Data Lead - People Connect

• Location: Footscray Hospital 


• Employment Type: Fixed Term (2 Years), Full-Time


• Salary: Admin Grade 5 (HS5) + Overaward + Salary Packaging + Super 

About the role:

Western Health is on an ambitious journey to continually enhance our employee experience. With the successful go-live of PeopleHub and TalentHub (SAP SuccessFactors), Project PeopleConnect (PC) has delivered the organisation’s first fully integrated Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

The next phase of Project PeopleConnect includes the introduction of two new HR Platforms: 

1. HR Service Management (HRSM) will provide a centralised, digital platform for employees and managers to access HR support, policies, knowledge articles, and service requests. By introducing standardised workflows and case management, HRSM will improve transparency, reduce manual effort, and enhance the responsiveness and consistency of People & Culture services.


2. RosterHub, which will introduce RLDatix Optima, a cloud-based rostering, time and attendance solution, and the award interpretation engine supporting SAP Payroll. Delivered in partnership with the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital, RosterHub will strengthen rostering practices, improve accuracy, and significantly reduce manual effort for employees, managers, and Payroll Services.

Key responsibilities:

The Data Lead – Project PeopleConnect is responsible for leading all data, migration, reconciliation and reporting activities supporting the implementation of Payroll, RosterHub and HR Service Management solutions and their transition to business as usual. The role provides strategic oversight of data extraction, transformation, migration, cutover and post‑implementation verification to ensure accurate payroll replication, regulatory compliance and operational continuity.

Working closely with vendors, the Test and Quality Lead and project governance forums, the position manages data‑related risks, defects and remediation activities while delivering high‑quality Power BI reporting and organisational insights. The role acts as a PeopleConnect program champion, ensuring Western Health’s business, legislative, privacy and cybersecurity requirements are met across rostering, payroll and HR processes.

About you:

• Certified PowerBI Developer, Power Query, Fabric, DAX Calculations, RLS, with evidence of creating multiple payroll reports and dashboards


• Evidence of Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) certification or Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)


• Demonstrated experience performing ETL on ERP/Rostering implementation, reconciling large datasets and developing risk mitigation strategies

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About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.


• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.


• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.


• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.


• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.


• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.


• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.


• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact? 

Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 23 June 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Michael Garnett via [email protected].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 

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