Implementation Consultant

Global payments; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

18 weeks parental leave

Women in Digital membership

Birthday/leave provisions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Global Payments is guiding Sentral, a school management platform, through successful deployments for high-value schools in Australia. The Implementation Consultant will lead client engagements, configure systems, and provide training and ongoing support to maximise software adoption.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage data migrations, test configurations, and define tailored solutions, ensuring go-live readiness and post-implementation success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical implementation role.
• Proven consultancy experience within a vendor environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent consultation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound understanding of business processes and workflows.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and logical thinking.
• Ability to work autonomously and with accountability.
• Working with Children Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to ensure a successful implementation of Sentral products and services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, configure systems, conduct user acceptance testing, troubleshoot issues, and provide post-implementation support.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including data migration and integration of supplementary applications.
• Conduct discovery sessions to understand and document customer needs and design tailored solutions.
• Deliver and implement software solutions, ensuring seamless integration and configuration.
• Work with the technical team to customise solutions based on client requirements.
• Guide customers through onboarding, testing, and go-live.
• Develop and deliver documentation for end-users on functionalities, best practices, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance on software applications.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by Sentral.

Skills

Client engagement

Project management

Technical implementation

Communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Education

Technical background

Understanding of PM frameworks

Foundational PM principles

Job description

Global Payments is comprised of leading service providers like Ezidebit, eWAY, Storman and Sentral and Pigeon Hole Services who deliver a broad range of technology solutions that help all-sized businesses innovate and grow. We bring the power of software and complexity of payments together and make it simple.

This role is aligned to Sentral, a proven web-based software solution that seamlessly manages school administration, student data and so much more. Our tailor-made solutions help administration staff, teachers and school leaders save valuable time to focus on improving school and student outcomes. Sentral is the trusted solution of choice in over 2,500 schools across Australia.

About the Role

The Implementation Consultant acts as a key liaison between our business and customers, focusing on the successful deployment of our School Management Platform. This role involves direct client engagement, configuration, training, and ongoing support to ensure smooth adoption and optimal utilisation of our software. The ideal candidate will work closely with high-value schools to facilitate complex deployments, address issues, and maximise the benefits of our solution.

Roles and Responsibilities

Consult with clients to ensure a successful implementation of Sentral products and services.

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, configure systems, conduct user acceptance testing, troubleshoot issues, and provide post-implementation support.

Coordinate critical onboarding activities, including data migration and integration of supplementary applications, ensuring readiness for success.

Conduct thorough discovery sessions to understand and document customer needs and design tailored solutions.

Deliver and implement software solutions, ensuring seamless integration and configuration.

Work closely with the technical team to customise solutions based on specific client requirements.

Guide customers through onboarding, testing, and go-live

Develop and deliver comprehensive documentation to educate end-users on application functionalities, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques.

Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance on software applications, including functional, regression, and performance testing.

Perform other duties as reasonably requested by Sentral.

The salary range for this role is $115, 000 - $125, 000 base + superannuation.

About You

We're looking for a teammate who will stand by our values and bring them to life. A brand ambassador who collaborates, partners and stands with us.

You're an experienced Implementation Consultant or Project Manager who thrives in dynamic, client-facing roles. With strong technical understanding and excellent communication skills, you know how to bring people on the journey, solve problems before they bypass, and ensure every project stays on track.

What You Will Bring:

Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical implementation role.

Proven consultancy experience within a vendor environment.

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

Excellent consultation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Sound understanding of business processes and workflows.

Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and logical thinking.

Ability to work autonomously and with accountability.

Working with Children Check

What Sets You Apart:

Education or technical background.

Understanding and application of project management concepts and frameworks.

Foundational knowledge of project management principles.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to build rapport quickly with your stakeholders.

Professionalism and Responsibility - A professional personal presentation and a strong sense of responsibility are important for representing the company and ensuring successful project delivery.

Customer-Centric Approach - A purpose-driven desire to achieve the best outcome for every project and a focus on providing high-quality service are essential.

Please note that you must have:

• Full work rights in Australia
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check
• Ability to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check

OUR BENEFITS

Join a leading global technology brand that offers benefits you'll actually value, including:

• Flexible work arrangements that support your unique needs;
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for either parent as well as two weeks paid secondary carer's leave;
• Women in Digital membership, granting you access to a host of member industry events and resources;
• Additional birthday, community giving, wellness and study leave;
• Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program counselling service and wellbeing resources;
• A jam-packed calendar of cultural celebrations and social activities;
• Global career and professional development opportunities;
• Salary sacrifice and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

READY TO APPLY

All final applicantsfor this positionwill be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Each application will be considered on its merits.