Senior Systems Analyst – People Systems

Western Sydney University; Richmond; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff banking benefits

Parking salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Private health cover discounts

Onsite childcare

Discounted childcare fees

Job summary

Western Sydney University seeks an experienced leader to operate and continuously improve its HR information systems. You will oversee configuration, testing, integrations, upgrades, and new functionality, while ensuring reliable, secure and user-friendly platforms that support efficient HR processes.

You will collaborate with HR, IT, and external vendors, provide governance and data-compliance advice, and drive enhancements that improve staff experiences across a large, complex organisation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Business, HR, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience managing HR information systems in a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated capability in HRIS configuration, upgrades, testing and improvement projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, vendor management, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading HR technology optimisation projects that deliver practical business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, configuration and optimisation of HR information systems.
• Ensure platforms remain reliable, secure and user-friendly.
• Manage configuration, testing, integrations, upgrades and new functionality.
• Provide specialist advice on system capabilities, governance and data compliance.
• Identify and deliver system enhancements responding to changing business needs.
• Coordinate with HR, IT and external vendors.
• Maintain clear documentation of processes and configurations.

Skills

HRIS management

HR systems governance

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

• Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 8.
• Join Western at our Hawkesbury campus.
• Salary: $120,754 – $134,051 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead the operation and improvement of HR systems that support reliable services, secure people data and better staff experiences.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will lead the day-to-day operational management, configuration and optimisation of the University’s HR information systems. Your work will ensure these platforms remain reliable, secure and user‑friendly while supporting efficient HR processes and a positive employee experience.

You will manage system configuration, testing, integrations, upgrades and new functionality in partnership with HR, IT and external vendors. You will provide specialist advice on system capabilities, governance, people data and compliance, while maintaining clear documentation of processes, workflows and configurations.

You will identify and deliver system enhancements that respond to changing business needs. This includes sourcing and testing technology solutions, improving how HR services operate and providing guidance to People Systems Support Analysts and Officers.

What Success Looks Like:

• Maintain reliable, secure and user-friendly HR information systems.
• Deliver effective system configurations, testing, integrations and upgrades.
• Strengthen governance, audit readiness and compliance across HR platforms.
• Implement system enhancements that streamline HR processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system processes and configurations.
• A tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Business, Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience managing HR information systems in a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated capability in HRIS configuration, upgrades, testing and improvement projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, vendor management, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading HR technology optimisation projects that deliver practical business outcomes.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare:Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 15November 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy . We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [e-mail] .

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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