Tennis is part of Australia’s cultural heritage; it contributes to the social cohesiveness of our communities and provides a safe, healthy, and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities. At Tennis Australia (TA), we are passionate about what we do, and we have ambitious plans for how we can continue to grow our game and the positive impact it can have on society.

Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

About the role
Reporting to the Head of Software & Data Engineering, the Workday Administrator will play a key role in leading the business-as-usual operation of Workday’s Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financial Management. You'll contribute to the Workday SME’s by working closely with internal stakeholders and contributing to the team's technical capability in all aspects of security and system administration.

Areas of responsibility include system configuration, administration, troubleshooting, upgrades, enhancements, and user training. By optimising our HCM and finance modules, you’ll help drive key initiatives to enhance processes, ensure data integrity, and support reporting and analytics to improve organisational performance.

In this role you will:

• Serve as the administrator for various Workday modules, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Implement configuration changes, maintain security roles, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Procurement, and Technology teams to gather requirements and propose enhancements.
• Deliver training sessions, offer expert guidance, and provide technical support to end-users.
• Contribute to release preparation and testing, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Manage Workday release cycles for Workday modules, including performing impact analysis and coordinating testing efforts.
• Oversee both role-based and user-specific access, managing provisioning and deprovisioning processes.
• Administer security groups with a strong grasp of Workday security policies and domain requirements.
• Manage tenant activities and act as the designated support contact for Workday-related issues.
• Monitor and address support requests from partners promptly.
• Develop and update comprehensive system documentation, including process maps and user guides.
• Collaborate with internal teams across People & Culture, Finance, and Payroll to implement tailored solutions.
• Provide overall administrative support to Workday subject matter experts.
• Understanding of Workday audit controls.

What you will bring to the role:

• At least 2 years of experience serving as a Workday administrator
• A thorough understanding of Workday processes
• Experience with WorkDay integrations
• Proven experience troubleshooting system issues and delivering timely, effective resolutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a keen eye for detail
• A collaborative mindset with a track record of working effectively across cross-functional teams
• A solid understanding of role-based and user-specific security frameworks
• Hands-on experience in requirements gathering, system building, testing, and implementation of business solutions
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to thrive in both independent and team settings
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• A degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with either Workday HCM & or Financials
• Workday certifications are a plus

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on-the-job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arenas
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• Free car parking
• Salary packaging

To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child safety.

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.

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