Workday Systems Support Finance
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Information Technology
186
482
Salary
$111,275-120,453 per year
Job posted on January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Role type: Full-time; Continuing - 2 Positions Available
Faculty: Enterprise Technology
Department/ School: Business Services
Salary: UOM 7 $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. 17% super (Negotiable)
Enhance Workday Finance functionality / Collaborate with university-wide stakeholders / Drive continuous improvement in finance processes.
Apply now to contribute to the evolution of Workday Finance systems, ensuring they meet the dynamic needs of the University.
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
Your next career opportunity
As part of the Finance Systems Support team, you will play a crucial role in administering, maintaining, and developing the Workday Finance system. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to configure modules, troubleshoot issues, and support data management, ensuring the system aligns with business requirements. This position offers the chance to drive strategic projects, support operations, and contribute to continuous improvement across finance processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Develop Stakeholder Relationships: Act as a trusted advisor, facilitating user adoption and prioritising customer issues.
Support Functional Configuration: Collaborate to configure Workday Finance modules and contribute to system enhancements.
Manage Incidents & Problems: Troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and support security-related resolutions.
Ensure Data Quality: Create and manage EIBs, support mass corrections, and validate financial transactions.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a certified finance administrator with system configuration experience in Workday, possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve team goals.
You may also:
Have experience in Finance SAAS systems and Workday.
Be skilled in writing design, development, and testing documents.
Possess strong communication and critical thinking skills.
Be organised, detail-oriented, and adept at working independently or collaboratively.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Enterprise Technology
The Enterprise Services domain team, part of Enterprise Technology, is responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of initiatives. These include IT enablement for new campus buildings and facilities, smart campus projects IT infrastructure upgrades, and integration, identity management, and security solutions. The team also drives application and digital projects across core enterprise functions such as finance, HR, procurement, service management, space management, and other back-office capabilities.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at for further information and support.
Please note: This role is open to overseas applicants, sponsorship is an option for the right skills and experience.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
, including tips and FAQs.
For recruitment queries, please email Mick Powar via . Please Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.
For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.
Applications close: Tuesday 17th February Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
APPLY NOW
Faculty: Enterprise Technology
Department/ School: Business Services
Salary: UOM 7 $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. 17% super (Negotiable)
Enhance Workday Finance functionality / Collaborate with university-wide stakeholders / Drive continuous improvement in finance processes.
Apply now to contribute to the evolution of Workday Finance systems, ensuring they meet the dynamic needs of the University.
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
Your next career opportunity
As part of the Finance Systems Support team, you will play a crucial role in administering, maintaining, and developing the Workday Finance system. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to configure modules, troubleshoot issues, and support data management, ensuring the system aligns with business requirements. This position offers the chance to drive strategic projects, support operations, and contribute to continuous improvement across finance processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Develop Stakeholder Relationships: Act as a trusted advisor, facilitating user adoption and prioritising customer issues.
Support Functional Configuration: Collaborate to configure Workday Finance modules and contribute to system enhancements.
Manage Incidents & Problems: Troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and support security-related resolutions.
Ensure Data Quality: Create and manage EIBs, support mass corrections, and validate financial transactions.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a certified finance administrator with system configuration experience in Workday, possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve team goals.
You may also:
Have experience in Finance SAAS systems and Workday.
Be skilled in writing design, development, and testing documents.
Possess strong communication and critical thinking skills.
Be organised, detail-oriented, and adept at working independently or collaboratively.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Enterprise Technology
The Enterprise Services domain team, part of Enterprise Technology, is responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of initiatives. These include IT enablement for new campus buildings and facilities, smart campus projects IT infrastructure upgrades, and integration, identity management, and security solutions. The team also drives application and digital projects across core enterprise functions such as finance, HR, procurement, service management, space management, and other back-office capabilities.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at for further information and support.
Please note: This role is open to overseas applicants, sponsorship is an option for the right skills and experience.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
, including tips and FAQs.
For recruitment queries, please email Mick Powar via . Please Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.
For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.
Applications close: Tuesday 17th February Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: