Workday Functional Analyst

Nine; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription

Nine Careers information

Job summary

Nine is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst to support a major Workday integration as part of the People Transformation team. This 6-month contract role reports to the Head of People Systems and focuses on streamlining and stabilising the Workday platform after a major acquisition.

You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to translate business needs into technical specifications, while maintaining security and data integrity across core modules.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Workday configuration across core modules (HCM/Absence).
• End-to-end testing lifecycles and data conversions using EIBs.
• Strong knowledge of Workday security, business processes, and calculated fields.
• Analytical problem solving for root-cause analysis and sustainable fixes.
• High autonomy to manage workload and configuration decisions.
• Stakeholder engagement to explain technical concepts to non-technical partners.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end configuration, testing, and deployment across core Workday modules.
• Serve as Tier 2/3 escalation point to investigate and resolve complex ServiceNow tickets.
• Maintain business processes, security groups, and condition rules for evolving needs.
• Support system updates by external AMS provider to ensure governance standards.
• Partner with P&C, Finance, and IT teams to translate business needs into technical specs.

Skills

Workday configuration

End-to-end testing lifecycles

EIBs and data conversions

Workday security frameworks

Autonomy

Stakeholder engagement

ServiceNow escalation

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We're evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Join Nine's People Transformation team as a Workday Functional Analyst (6-month contract) reporting to the Head of People Systems. In this role, you'll support the Workday integration of a major new business acquisition into Nine's platform. Partnering with cross-functional leaders, you will directly shape Nine's digital-first future by streamlining systems, standardising processes, and ensuring smooth platform stabilisation.

Company Description

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We're evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Join Nine's People Transformation team as a Workday Functional Analyst (6-month contract) reporting to the Head of People Systems. In this role, you'll support the Workday integration of a major new business acquisition into Nine's platform. Partnering with cross-functional leaders, you will directly shape Nine's digital-first future by streamlining systems, standardising processes, and ensuring smooth platform stabilisation.

Day to day you will

• Support the end-to-end configuration, testing, and deployment across core Workday modules.
• Serve as the Tier 2/3 escalation point to investigate and resolve complex ServiceNow tickets.
• Maintain business processes, security groups, and condition rules to meet evolving enterprise needs.
• Support system updates executed by the external AMS provider to ensure governance standards.
• Partner with P&C, Finance, and IT teams to translate business needs into technical specifications.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Workday configuration across core modules like HCM or Absence.
• Proven capability in managing end-to-end testing lifecycles and data conversions using EIBs.
• Strong technical knowledge of Workday security frameworks, business processes, and calculated fields.
• Analytical problem‑solving skills to conduct root‑cause analysis and build sustainable fixes.
• High level of autonomy with the confidence to manage your workload and configuration decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to explain technical concepts to non‑technical partners.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part‑time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind‑the‑scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
• More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.