Specialist - Workforce Systems & Projects

• Location: Footscray Hospital (Hybrid)


• Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Fixed Term (until September 2028)


• Salary: Admin Grade 4 + Overaward (commensurate with experience - up to $100K total) + Salary Packaging + 12% Superannuation

About the role:

Western Health is seeking a Specialist – Workforce Systems and Projects to support the effective day-to-day operation, administration and continuous improvement of our workforce technology platforms.

This role is responsible for supporting systems including SAP SuccessFactors, PeopleHub, TalentHub, rostering and time and attendance solutions, and associated integrations with payroll and HR systems. You will play an important role in ensuring these platforms are reliable, accurate and fit for purpose, supporting the workforce processes that enable our people to deliver high-quality care.

Working across People and Culture, operational teams, technology specialists and external vendors, you will provide system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, reporting and technical support. You will also contribute to system upgrades, enhancements and workforce technology projects, providing an opportunity to build your technical capability and help shape the ongoing improvement of Western Health's workforce systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administration, configuration, support and troubleshooting for workforce systems, including SAP SuccessFactors and related platforms.


• Monitor and support workforce system integrations and data processes across HR, payroll, rostering and time and attendance, including bulk data activities and pay and award increases.


• Coordinate system releases, upgrades and enhancements, including impact assessment, testing, issue resolution and implementation support.


• Develop and maintain system documentation, test scripts, operational reporting, dashboards, training materials and administration procedures.


• Support workforce systems projects and continuous improvement initiatives while working collaboratively with operational stakeholders, technical teams and external vendors.

About you:

You will be a collaborative and solutions-focused systems professional who enjoys solving problems and supporting business-critical workforce technology. You will bring:

• Experience administering and supporting HR, workforce management or enterprise technology systems, ideally including SAP SuccessFactors or similar platforms.


• Experience with workforce systems configuration, troubleshooting, testing, data administration, reporting and system integrations.


• A sound understanding of rostering and time and attendance solutions, such as RosterOn/Optima, Kronos or similar, and their interaction with payroll and HR systems.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective system outcomes.


• Relevant HR technology certifications or accreditations, or a commitment to maintaining and developing relevant platform knowledge and certification.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.


• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.


• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.


• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about applying your unique skillset to workforce technology platforms to support the delivery of healthcare services, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 28 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Michael Garnett via Michael.Garnett@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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