Hris Project Officer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Monash City Council in Melbourne's eastern suburbs is seeking an HRIS Project Officer to support the Workday implementation within the People & Safety team. This fixed-term full-time role runs until 30 June 2027 and offers a salary of AU$102,059.45 plus superannuation.

You will gather requirements, design workflows, coordinate data migration and testing, and partner with stakeholders to deliver practical HR solutions while ensuring data privacy and integrity.

Qualifications

• Previous Workday experience is essential.
• Experience with HR operations, systems and processes.
• High data literacy with ability to analyse and communicate data while maintaining privacy.
• Experience with HR systems such as Culture Amp and Aurion.
• Experience coordinating project timelines, milestones and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and configuration of Workday, including requirements gathering, workflow design and process improvement.
• Coordinate project deliverables.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements, HR processes and data needs.
• Support data migration and system integration activities, with a focus on data integrity, privacy and accuracy.
• Coordinate and undertake system and workflow testing, identify issues and contribute to quality assurance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify HR processes and continually improve the employee and user experience.

Skills

Workday

HR operations

Data literacy

Project coordination

Tools

Workday

Culture Amp

Aurion

Job description

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic center of Melbourne. Fixed Term Full Time position until 30 June 2027 $102,059.45 + Superannuation Glen Waverley location Applications close 4 November 2026

You’ll join our People & Safety team, working collaboratively across the organisation to support the implementation of Workday and improve how our people processes, systems and data work together. This is an opportunity to bring together your experience in HR systems, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and data to help create practical and effective solutions for our people. About the Position Reporting to the Talent Lead, you’ll play an important role in the implementation and configuration of Workday across People & Safety.

In this varied role, you will:

• Support the implementation and configuration of Workday, including requirements gathering, workflow design and process improvement
• Coordinate project deliverables
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements, HR processes and data needs
• Support data migration and system integration activities, with a focus on data integrity, privacy and accuracy
• Coordinate and undertake system and workflow testing, identify issues and contribute to quality assurance
• Identify opportunities to simplify HR processes and continually improve the employee and user experience

Skills and Experience

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working across people, systems, data and projects and can turn business requirements into practical solutions. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous Workday experience is essential
• Experience working with HR operations, systems and processes
• High levels of data literacy, including the ability to manage, analyse and communicate data while maintaining accuracy, integrity and privacy
• Experience with HR systems such as Culture Amp and Aurion
• Experience coordinating project timelines, milestones and deliverables

Requirements

• Satisfactory National Police Check

Other pre-employment checks may be required.

Local Government experience is desirable.

Benefits

You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

We may commence shortlisting and close applications prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Jodi Sessler, Talent Lead, via email ************@monash.vic.gov.au

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.

PD - HRIS Project Officer 2026.pdf Here at Monash City Council, we provide a wide range of community services to one of the most populated municipalities in Victoria and the second largest employment destination after Melbourne’s Central Business District. We value accountability, respect and teamwork, and are committed to be a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

If you share our values, are ready to build your future and want to help us make Monash the most liveable city in Victoria, we’d love to hear from you!