Manager, Solutions (Workforce Technologies)

Job Description:

• Lead the modernisation of workforce technologies including Finance and HR systems at Western Australia’s top university.
• Coach and support the team as a people-focused leader.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models. Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

• Lead the management of evolving Finance and HR platforms.
• Recruit, shape and guide a skilled team, to ensure systems are secure, high-performing, and integrated across the institution.
• Deliver solutions that add value and reduce risk, while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
• Strong experience coaching and mentoring staff, fostering team development, and addressing performance or engagement challenges.
• Experience running effective agile ceremonies (e.g., stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning) and tooling (e.g. Azure DevOps) to ensure the team stays focused and aligned.
• Experience leading technology and process changes, ensuring clear communication of goals, alignment of stakeholders, and effective adoption of new ways of working.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, ensuring vendors deliver value and performance is monitored to address issues proactively.

Experience with Oracle based systems including Peoplesoft Financials and/or Dayforce aPay is desirable.

Position description: Manager Solutions 519244.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Daryl Griffin at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.