HRIS Administration Manager - Workday

St John of God Health Care Inc; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Western Australia is seeking an experienced HRIS Administration Manager (Workday) to optimize and develop their HRIS. This role involves managing the Workday support team, ensuring compliance, and improving HR service delivery through technology. Ideal candidates will have strong Workday experience and excellent analytical skills, with a focus on technology solutions that meet business needs. The position offers competitive remuneration and benefits along with a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Flexible work options

Employee support programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or implementing Workday.
• Strong knowledge of HR, Payroll, and Learning processes.
• Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workday support team and manage operational support.
• Act as a trusted advisor to improve HR service delivery.
• Oversee governance and cross-functional planning for system development.

Skills

Experience with Workday

Analytical skills

Change management skills

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Job description

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St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

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.

You’ll partner closely with Workforce, Digital & Technology and key project teams to deliver a stable, well‑governed, and continuously improving HR technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

You will bring experience managing or implementing Workday within a large or complex environment, with strong knowledge of operations, system design and the integration of HR, Payroll and Learning processes. You can translate business needs into practical technology solutions and communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences.

With experience in project planning, delivery and risk management, you demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving and change management skills. You are an effective leader who engages stakeholders confidently, and you have hands‑on Workday configuration and maintenance experience.

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 Perth or Melbourne
• 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
  • 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 Carly Smith, Recruitment Manager on [phone].

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

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well‑being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.