Functional Lead

Gippsland Water; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Employee benefits

Job summary

Gippsland Water is seeking a Functional Lead to bridge business needs with technology, ensuring a successful implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications.

As part of the Integration Enterprise Management System (IEMS) project, you will collaborate with our partner, project team and stakeholders to design, test and embed Finance, Procurement and Project processes within Oracle Fusion. This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring clear communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years experience with Oracle Fusion (ERP, EPM, PPM) and large ERP implementations.
• Experience designing and implementing business processes to support enterprise planning, project management and finance.
• Strong understanding of data flows, automation, role mapping and delegation processes.
• Experience working on projects with multiple integrations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Design, test and embed best-practice Finance, Procurement and Project processes within Oracle Fusion.
• Lead configuration discussions and support testing and training activities.
• Ensure smooth transition into operational use of the system.
• Influence, communicate and solve complex problems in a hands-on role.

Skills

Oracle Fusion ERP

Business process design

Data flows & automation

Integrations

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Our organisation

We exist to deliver essential water, wastewater, and waste recovery services that support the health, safety, and wellbeing in the Gippsland community. As a key employer in our region, we play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future while driving positive outcomes for our environment, economy, and people.

We 're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive by offering:

• Flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance
• Diverse career opportunities and ongoing professional development
• A supportive and inclusive culture where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work.
• Competitive employee benefits that make your professional and personal experiences rewarding

Our focus in on building a highly skilled, customer-focused team, united by a shared purpose, to make a real difference in the community we serve.

Contribute to a team that's committed to innovation, prioritising our customers and creating a better future for our region.

The role

As the Functional Lead, you will act as the essential link between business needs and technology – ensuring our new Oracle Fusion Cloud Application is implemented successfully and delivers maximum value.

As a key member of the Integration Enterprise Management System (IEMS) project you will work closely with our implementation partner, project team and business stakeholders to design, test and embed best-practice Finance, Procurement and Project business processes within Oracle Fusion. You will provide expert advice, lead configuration discussions, support testing and training activities, and ensure a smooth transition into operational use.

This is a hands‑on role where your ability to influence, communicate and solve complex problems will be critical to success.

What you’ll bring

• 5-7 years + experience with Oracle Fusion (ERP, EPM, PPM) and large ERP implementations.
• Experience designing and implementing business processes to support enterprise planning, project management and finance.
• Strong understanding of data flows, automation, role mapping and delegation processes.
• Experience working on projects with multiple integrations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Freedom

We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a National Police Check.