* Full time continuing positions
* Opportunity to support the Workday application configuration and business process enhancements
* Base Salary from $112,628+ 17% superannuation
The University's ICT department is embarking on an exciting transformation. This change aims to align with the University's 2032 Strategy and further enhance its service delivery in accordance with its vision and foster engaging career development opportunities.
About the opportunity
As a Workday Systems Administrator, you will provide Tier 3 support and deliver enhancements across Workday modules, with a strong emphasis on Recruitment. You will also be responsible for building custom reports, managing standard Workday configurations, and ensuring system integrity and compliance.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* Provide day-to-day support to HR teams, managers, and staff in using Workday, ensuring:
o Compliance with HR policies and procedures
o Data accuracy and integrity
o Security and confidentiality
* Resolve issues, manage incidents, and escalate system outages for resolution
* Monitor and report performance using metrics, benchmarks, and SLAs
* Promote and support ServiceNow usage and associated dashboards
* Collaborate with Functional Leads to assess technical impacts and develop solutions
* Work with ICT to ensure appropriate access levels and maintain HR data security
About you
* Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
* Experience:
o Strong Workday expertise, including integrations
o Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., Concur, Riskware, Ascender/Ceridian)
o Exposure to university environments and related policies (preferred)
* Skills:
o Planning, analysis, and communication skills
o Ability to manage strict deadlines and competing priorities
o Understanding of project management principles (scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, integration)
* Nice to Have:
o Workday Extend Knowledge
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Toby Berryman, Recruitment Operations by email to .
The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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Applications Close
Thursday 18 December :59 PM