"Workday Principal Analyst"

Job Description:

• Information Technology Services
• Full time, fixed-term position through to the end of October 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• Based at our St. Lucia Campus

Experienced Workday functional analyst? Perfect! Looking for your break into a HR System support role? Amazing! This position is open to either and we will provide you with the training and support you need to excel. You will grow to be a key player in the configuration and maintenance of our Workday tenant and build on your foundational HR system support skills.

About This Opportunity

The Workday Principal Analyst is responsible for the development and enhancements of the business, delivering feasible and best practice business improvements and systems administration for both Workday and our existing integrated HR systems.

You will work within a team of 15, however you will belong to the Information Systems function with over 400 people strong. Our strengths come from our diversity, culture and professional knowledge across varying backgrounds and industries, culminating in the support of one of Queensland’s largest employer organisations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing, configuring, testing, and documenting ERP system solutions that meet business needs and align with best practice.
• Providing Tier 2 support and acting as an escalation point for complex system and user issues.
• Identifying system inefficiencies and recommending improvements to optimise functionality and processes.
• Leading or contributing to small-to-medium projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and change management activities.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Qualifications in IT or a related field, with extensive relevant experience in ERP system support and configuration.
• Proven expertise providing functional advice and configuration across complex ERP or corporate systems.
• Experience in system configuration, testing, and documentation, including peer code review participation.
• Strong understanding of agile and software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to team members.
• Proven ability to manage workload, work autonomously, and meet service delivery expectations.
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality system outcomes.
• Experience with Workday would be highly regarded

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Angela Ross, Senior Manager, HCM Systems Platform at a.ross5@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 5 April at 11.00pm AEST (R-62645).