Workday System Manager

You role at St John of God Health Care

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Administration Manager (Workday) to lead the maintenance, optimisation and ongoing development of St John of God Health Care’s HRIS (Workday). This role ensures our system operates efficiently, meets business and compliance requirements, and supports best practice across the organisation.

Working alongside our HRIS Administration Managers for aPay (Payroll) and UKG (Rostering, time and attendance), you will partner closely with Workforce business process owners, Digital & Technology team and key project teams to deliver a stable, well-governed, and continuously improving Workforce systems environment.

The Position

HRIS Management & Development

• Lead the Workday support team to balance day-to-day operational support with strategic enhancements and project delivery.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders, continuously improving HR service delivery through system optimisation.

• Work with stakeholders to assess, design and implement Workday enhancements and process improvements aligned to business needs.

• Oversee governance, road-mapping and cross-functional planning for ongoing system development.

System Testing & Upgrades

• Manage the deployment, testing and rollout of Workday enhancements, feature releases and system upgrades.

• Oversee the development and execution of test plans to ensure compliance, accuracy and timely delivery.

Compliance & Data Integrity

• Stay informed on legislative and compliance requirements, ensuring Workday remains aligned with best practice and internal policies.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design system solutions that address audit findings and mitigate risk.

• Maintain robust system security and data privacy standards.

Reporting & Insights

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of system documentation, policies, training materials and knowledge tools.

•  Support the delivery of specialist reporting and analytics to meet business needs.

• Partner with stakeholders to design and deliver meaningful reporting solutions within deadlines.

• Actively engage in the Workday Community to stay ahead of system developments, industry trends and best practice.

We are looking for an effective leader who likes a challenge, engages stakeholders confidently, and has hands-on Workday configuration and maintenance experience. 

If you think you meet the above, and can readily demonstrate the below, this is the role for you

• background managing Workday within a large or complex environment

• a strong knowledge of operational system design (health services preference)

• experience navigating complex integrations between HR, Payroll and Learning processes

• ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions

• experience in continuous improvement planning, delivery and change management skills

• ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences 

• practical risk management experience, particularly in a highly governed environment

• strong analytical, problem-solving

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Competitive remuneration and benefits

• Permanent full-time position

• Based in our Perth or Melbourne CBD office

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

For enquiries, please contact Francine Colgan, General Manager Workforce Shared Services, on 0411 151 377

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.