Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department/School: Chief Information Officer Group
Salary: UOM 7: $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

• Specialist Workday HCM role driving optimisation / collaborate with HR and IT / enhance people systems University-wide
• Apply now to lead Workday HCM support, optimise HR processes, and uplift system capability across the University.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will support and enhance Workday HCM to improve HR processes University-wide.

You will translate business needs into scalable configurations, driving system reliability, compliance and a better user experience.

You will collaborate with HR, IT and vendors, gaining broad exposure to projects and continuous improvement.

What you will deliver:

• Configure Workday HCM business processes, workflows and security roles to support compliant, efficient HR operations.
• Lead investigation and resolution of integration and production issues, ensuring stable system performance and data integrity.
• Plan and coordinate testing activities, including regression and user acceptance testing, with detailed scripts and documentation.
• Deliver Tier 1–2 user support, training and guidance, uplifting Workday capability across HR and related teams.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT and vendors on enhancements, projects and reporting to meet organisational requirements.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold certified Workday Core HCM credentials alongside an appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent training and experience.
• Demonstrate strong experience configuring, supporting and optimising Workday HCM, including Talent and Performance modules.
• Deliver full system implementation lifecycles, covering requirements, design, configuration, testing, deployment, hypercare and enhancements.
• Configure Workday business processes, security, workflows and integrations, aligned with organisational structures and compliance needs.
• Apply deep understanding of Workday job architecture, profiles and structures to support talent management and workforce planning.
• Investigate and resolve complex functional and production issues using strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Your new team – Chief Information Officer Group
You will join the Chief Information Officer Group, the University’s integrated IT function supporting teaching, research and administration.

The Group designs, delivers and maintains fit-for-purpose technology solutions that keep systems secure, available and adaptable.

You will collaborate with Academic Technology, Cybersecurity and Enterprise Technology teams, working closely with faculties and portfolios.

Your work will contribute directly to Strategy 2030, enabling resilient operations and exceptional experiences for staff and students.

You will join a supportive professional community that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement in digital services.

• This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.