HRIS Project Officer

• Location: Glen Waverley, Victoria
• Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic center of Melbourne.
• Fixed Term Full Time position until 30 June 2027

$102,059.45 + Superannuation

Glen Waverley location

Applications close 4 November 2026

You’ll join our People & Safety team, working collaboratively across the organisation to support the implementation of Workday and improve how our people processes, systems and data work together. This is an opportunity to bring together your experience in HR systems, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and data to help create practical and effective solutions for our people.

About the Position

Reporting to the Talent Lead, you’ll play an important role in the implementation and configuration of Workday across People & Safety. Working with colleagues, project teams, consultants and system partners, you’ll help translate business requirements into practical solutions and support a positive transition to the new system.

In this varied role, you will

• Support the implementation and configuration of Workday, including requirements gathering, workflow design and process improvement
• Coordinate project deliverables
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements, HR processes and data needs
• Support data migration and system integration activities, with a focus on data integrity, privacy and accuracy
• Coordinate and undertake system and workflow testing, identify issues and contribute to quality assurance
• Identify opportunities to simplify HR processes and continually improve the employee and user experience.

Skills and Experience

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working across people, systems, data and projects and can turn business requirements into practical solutions.

To be successful in this role, you will bring

• Previous Workday experience is essential
• Experience working with HR operations, systems and processes
• High levels of data literacy, including the ability to manage, analyse and communicate data while maintaining accuracy, integrity and privacy
• Experience with HR systems such as Culture Amp and Aurion
• Experience coordinating project timelines, milestones and deliverables
• The ability to analyse information, investigate issues and develop practical solutions
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate with people across different teams and levels of an organisation
• The ability to organise and prioritise work when managing multiple activities and deadlines
• Local Government experience is desirable.

Requirements

Satisfactory National Police Check

Other pre-employment checks may be required.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing

Vibrant health and well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026at 11:55pm. We may commence shortlisting and close applications prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Jodi Sessler, Talent Lead, via email [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.

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