Senior Systems Analyst - Workday - Hybrid

G; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

G’day Group in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking a Workday and Adaptive Planning SME to lead configuration, optimisation, governance and best-practice use across Workday Finance and Workday Adaptive Planning. You’ll drive integrations, data quality, reporting, releases and complex issue resolution, partnering with Finance, Technology and Operations to deliver scalable solutions and mentor analysts.

This is a hands-on, business-facing role with opportunities to shape continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and stakeholder facilitation skills.
• Experience with Workday configuration, reporting, and governance is preferred.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, optimisation and governance across Workday Finance and Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Manage integrations, data quality, reporting, dashboards and data governance.
• Drive releases, testing, UAT, deployments and change documentation.
• Mentor analysts and collaborate with Finance, Technology and Operations.

Job description

About Us

G’day Group brings together leading Australian tourism brands including Discovery Parks, G’day Parks, WikiCamps and Bookeasy. With 2,700+ people and 300+ holiday parks nationwide, we’re growing with ambition and care—investing in our people, technology and the future of Australian tourism.

Our Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Flexible work, EAP, discounted health cover.
• Generous Leave: Parental, volunteer, study leave, plus option to purchase more.
• Development Focus: Leadership programs, training support, professional memberships.
• Employee Savings: Discounts on accommodation, experiences, salary packaging.
• ESG Commitment: Fostering a safe workplace, community support, and environmental protection through a five-year strategy.

Your New Role

Lead the configuration, optimisation and support of G’day Group’s Workday and Adaptive Planning platforms. As the SME, you’ll drive system improvements, integrations, reporting, releases and complex issue resolution, partnering with Finance, Technology and Operations to deliver scalable solutions and mentor analysts.

• Workday & Adaptive Planning SME: Own configuration, optimisation, governance and best-practice use across both platforms.
• Integrations, Data & Reporting: Manage integrations, data quality, reporting, dashboards and secure data governance.
• Business Analysis & Process Improvement: Translate business needs into scalable solutions that simplify, standardise and automate processes.
• Release, Testing & Change Delivery: Lead releases, enhancements, testing, UAT, deployments and change documentation.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Partner with Finance, business stakeholders and vendors while mentoring analysts and driving continuous improvement.
• Business-As-Usual (BAU) Support: Provide day-to-day BAU support for Workday Finance and Workday Adaptive Planning, managing incidents, service requests, troubleshooting activities and user enquiries in line with agreed service levels.

Your Skills and Experience

• Workday Expertise: Strong hands‑on experience in Workday configuration, administration, security, reporting, integrations and release management.
• Adaptive Planning: Experience administering Workday Adaptive Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, workforce and financial planning.
• Business & Data Analysis: Strong requirements gathering, process mapping, data analysis, reporting and stakeholder facilitation skills.
• Technical & Vendor Management: Proven ability to troubleshoot integrations, resolve complex issues and manage vendor/support escalations.
• Qualifications & Attributes: IT/Business Systems degree or equivalent experience, with a technical mindset, strong communication, customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.

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We “Rise and Shine” by supporting one another, “Have a Crack” by embracing new ideas and opportunities, and “Choose Good Things” by acting with integrity and delivering exceptional experiences. Backed by our commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. If you're looking to be part of a purpose‑led organisation that’s growing and investing in its people we would love to hear from you.

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