Workforce Time and Attendance Project Technical Lead

• Full Time, Fixed Term through to December 2026
• Location: Sydney, NSW
• Salary of $135,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

We’re seeking a Workforce Time & Attendance Technical Lead to own and advance our Kronos (MyTime) platform - the system that powers scheduling, time capture, and payroll interfaces for over 2,000 employees. You will lead the technical design, configuration standards, integrations, data quality, security, and ongoing reliability of the environment, partnering closely with Payroll, HR, IT and frontline teams to make the platform simple, accurate and trusted.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the roll out of the Kronos (MyTime) across multiple states
• Configure and optimise pay/work rules, schedules, security profiles, and data structures to ensure accurate time capture and seamless payroll integration.
• Lead integrations with HR/payroll systems: API design and troubleshooting, Dell Boomi process monitoring ("process reporting"), and Postman-based testing.
• Establish technical standards: access controls, auditability, logging/monitoring, performance tuning, and defect management.
• Guard data quality: upstream/downstream reconciliation, exception handling, and robust controls around employee records and schedules.
• Provide Tier‑3 support and knowledge: resolve complex incidents, maintain technical runbooks, and coach stakeholders to use the system effectively.
• Plan and deliver upgrades/enhancements with minimal disruption, including regression testing and release notes.

Requirements for success

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing technical delivery of complex projects.
• Significant experience with Kronos/MyTime systems, including configuration and API-based integration with HR systems.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, with strong project methodology execution.
• Advanced technical skills, including data analysis (SQL), API troubleshooting, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple business units and manage change effectively.
• Experience with data analysis using SQL, working with APIs using postman, Dell Boomi and troubleshooting Integration issues using “process reporting” highly regarded

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

How to apply

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