Workday Functional Analyst

Nine; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 18 weeks

Employee Exclusives access

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription

Job summary

Nine’s People Transformation team is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst on a 6‑month contract to support the Workday integration of a major acquisition into Nine’s platform. You’ll partner with cross‑functional leaders to streamline processes, standardise configurations, and ensure stable delivery across Workday modules such as HCM and Absence.

You’ll own end‑to‑end testing lifecycles, manage data conversions with EIBs, and collaborate with Talent, Finance and IT to translate business needs

Qualifications

• Hands-on Workday configuration across core modules (HCM/Absence).
• Experience with end-to-end testing lifecycles and data conversions using EIBs.
• Strong Workday security, business processes, and calculated fields knowledge.
• Analytical problem-solving to identify root causes and build fixes.
• High autonomy to manage workload and configuration decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement to explain technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end configuration, testing, and deployment across core Workday modules.
• Act as Tier 2/3 to resolve complex ServiceNow tickets.
• Maintain business processes, security groups, and rule configurations.
• Support updates by external AMS provider ensuring governance standards.
• Partner with P&C, Finance, and IT to translate business needs into technical specs.

Skills

Workday configuration

End-to-end testing

Workday security & processes

Root-cause analysis

Autonomy in workload

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

EIBs

Job description

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.

Job Description

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.

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.