Senior Functional Analyst

• Employment Type: 3 roles available, all 24 months fixed term, Senior Functional Analyst, UNSW IT
• Starting salary $153,933 plus 17% super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington campus in NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working) 2-3 days in the office

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community—but more importantly, it’s a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. It’s this approach that makes our work matter—and why we’re recognised as one of the world’s top 20 universities and ranked Australia’s #1 university, as well as a proud member of the prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re looking for a role where you can shape change, thrive in complexity, and see the real impact of your work every day, you’re in the right place.

About the role:

The Senior Functional Analyst will provide functional design and configuration, drawing upon their expertise and experience, to deliver the design and development of solutions that are aligned to meet current and future needs, ensure they are integrated across the organisation and established methods and standards are followed. This position reports to the Lead Business Analyst and has no direct reports.

Lead the design, configuration and continuous improvement of HR systems, partnering with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business needs and maximise the value of PeopleSoft, Oracle Fusion and related technologies. Drive process improvements, provide expert functional advice and support system enhancements that improve the effectiveness, efficiency and user experience of HR services.

Provide advanced functional support for HR systems, ensuring their performance, integrity and ongoing optimisation. Collaborate with business users, project teams and technical specialists to assess requirements, implement system changes, manage testing and releases, and support the successful delivery of projects and operational initiatives.

Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, contributing to effective change management, user adoption and business outcomes through clear communication, impact assessment, guidance and continuous improvement of system capabilities and processes.

Who you are:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience including a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT.

• At least 5 years of functional experience with PeopleSoft HCM applications in business analyst, functional consultant or business systems support role, in a large and complex organisation, ideally in higher education.

• Solid understanding of PeopleSoft HCM (Core HR, Position Management, Time & Labour, Absence Management and Global Payroll for Australia)

• Sound understanding and hands on experience with Oracle Fusion

• Strong experience with working on complex L3 enhancements and fixes (10-15yrs+ experience)

• Extensive experience using a delivery management tool (e.g. JIRA)

• High-level knowledge and competency in the use of professional business analysis techniques and methods.

• Well-developed skills in the use of standard office toolsets including word processors, spreadsheets, drawing/diagramming tools (e.g. Visio), presentation tools (e.g. PowerPoint) and project management tools (e.g. MS Project).

• Sound consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

• Comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in development of robust solutions to problems

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 

• Career development opportunities

• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 

• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period

• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

To apply:  Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses addressing the required Who you are criteria.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Contact: Jen MacLachlan - Talent Acquisition Partner- e: j.maclachlan@unsw.edu.au

Please apply through the application portal as we do not accept direct applications to the email above.

Applications close: Monday 2nd of November at 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

 The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.