Data Lead: Workday Transformation & Governance

Profusion; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Profusion Group is partnering with a leading superannuation fund to recruit an experienced Data Lead for its Technology team. You will own the data strategy underpinning a major Workday implementation, shaping data architecture, migration approach and governance standards for workforce, payroll and finance.

You'll lead design, migration and governance of data across Workday, collaborating with Platform Leads, Architecture, Information Security, vendors and business stakeholders to ensure data is

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a similar data architecture or data leadership role.
• Hands-on Workday experience highly advantageous.
• Superannuation/wealth management or financial services experience is a strong plus.
• Deep knowledge of data systems, integration patterns and enterprise architecture.
• Excellent analytical, documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the data architecture vision for Workday and its integration with the broader technology landscape
• Design logical and physical data models supporting HCM, Payroll, Finance, reporting and analytics (including Workday Prism and external BI platforms)
• Lead legacy data migration — mapping, transformation, ETL development and reconciliation
• Establish data standards, validation rules and stewardship processes to protect data integrity and compliance
• Provide hands-on support for complex data mapping, validation and troubleshooting
• Embed risk and compliance practices aligned to enterprise frameworks
• Lead and develop a team of leaders and individual contributors across multiple capabilities

Skills

Workday

Data governance

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Profusion Group is partnering with a leading superannuation fund to recruit an experienced Data Lead for its Technology team. You will own the data strategy underpinning a major Workday implementation, shaping data architecture, migration approach and governance standards for workforce, payroll and finance.

You'll lead design, migration and governance of data across Workday, collaborating with Platform Leads, Architecture, Information Security, vendors and business stakeholders to ensure data is