Technical Platform Owner - Workday and Payroll

AGL Energy; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Staff discounts on energy & solar

Parental Leave: 20 weeks

Recharge Leave: 1 week

Wellbeing programs with partners

AGL Shares: Share Reward plan

Job summary

AGL Energy is seeking an experienced delivery leader to head the People & Payroll Systems team, delivering technology solutions across Workday, GlobalView and eTime. You will partner with People & Culture, Finance and Technology stakeholders to shape the roadmap and prioritise delivery to support business strategy.

You will lead a functional team across people, payroll and time and attendance systems, manage delivery roadmaps, resources, risks, budgets and vendor relationships, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Extensive technology delivery or project management experience across HCM, payroll or time and attendance systems.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll and HCM processes.
• Functional experience with Workday, SAP Payroll and Kronos, or similar platforms.
• Strong people leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering complex solutions in a large, matrixed organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a functional team across people, payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Manage the delivery roadmap, resources, risks, reporting, budgets and vendor relationships.
• Partner with business product owners to prioritise demand against capacity and capability.
• Provide technical leadership and help drive innovation and improved ways of working.

Skills

People & Payroll Systems

Workday

GlobalView

eTime

Tools

Kronos

SAP Payroll

Job description

Join the change. Electrify your future! We have been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we are moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy and we would like you to join us. Whether you are on site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you will find opportunities to grow your career here. You will work with a team that is passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we will back you every step of the way as you build your career. Join the change. Electrify your future.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced delivery leader to lead our People & Payroll Systems team and deliver technology solutions across Workday, GlobalView and eTime. You will partner with People & Culture, Finance and Technology stakeholders to shape the roadmap, prioritise delivery and ensure our people and payroll solutions support business strategy.

What you will be doing

• Lead and develop a functional team across people, payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Manage the delivery roadmap, resources, risks, reporting, budgets and vendor relationships.
• Partner with business product owners to prioritise demand against capacity and capability.
• Provide technical leadership and help drive innovation and improved ways of working.

What you will bring

• Extensive technology delivery or project management experience across HCM, payroll or time and attendance systems.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll and HCM processes.
• Functional experience with Workday, SAP Payroll and Kronos, or similar platforms.
• Strong people leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering complex solutions in a large, matrixed organisation.

Thursday November 5th 2026

Benefits

• Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.
• Staff discounts: Discounted energy and solar plans: Available for employees, family and friends.
• Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.
• Additional Leave: 1 week 'Recharge Leave' for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeks additional leave.
• Wellbeing Programs: Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).
• AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location. #LI-GJ1

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose.

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

At AGL, we use some AI-enabled tools to support recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are made by hiring leaders and Talent Solutions professionals, with human oversight throughout. Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary. The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

Location & Job Family

Location: Sydney NSW 2000

Job Family Group: Information Technology/Digital

At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That is why we are passionate about powering the way Australians live, move and work. Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We do not shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all. As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over more than 188 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We are investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure - renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful. We will continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.