Senior Data and Reporting Analyst (HR Systems)

About Our Team

Our Workday team is part of the Chief People Office playing a pivotal role in shaping a seamless data-driven employee experience across the University. As part of a forward-thinking People and Culture function we partner closely with HR Payroll Finance and business leaders to unlock the full potential of Workdaydriving innovation enhancing functionality and ensuring processes are efficient compliant and user-centric.

As trusted subject matter experts we support the full employee lifecyclefrom recruitment and onboarding through to workforce changes and reportingenabling smarter decision-making and delivering exceptional experiences for our people.

Driven by strong partnerships and a continuous improvement mindset our team is passionate about leveraging technology to create meaningful impact and elevate how the University supports and empowers its staff.

Your New Role!

As the Senior Data and Reporting Analyst (HR Systems) you will play a key role in shaping how workforce data is leveraged across the University. Combining strong technical reporting expertise with hands-on system knowledge you will support workforce reporting data analysis and system testing within our HR systems ecosystem.

Working primarily within Workday and associated platforms you will lead the development of meaningful reports ensure data accuracy and integrity and coordinate testing activities to support system enhancements and releases. Your work will directly contribute to informed decision-making and an improved employee experience.

Collaborating across People and Culture and the broader University you will help drive the reliability effectiveness and continuous improvement of workforce systems reporting capabilities and business processesmaking a real impact on how the University operates and plans for the future.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This continuing full-time position (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of HEW Level 8 $114K $130K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. You will also benefit from Workday training and ongoing professional development.

Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement effective July 2026
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What youll bring to the role:

• Strong hands-on experience in workforce data HR systems and reporting environments supported by relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent expertise
• Advanced technical capability in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI SQL) with experience building dashboards and data models
• Proven ability to interpret business needs working closely with stakeholders to translate requests into practical data-driven solutions
• Demonstrated expertise in data validation and troubleshooting with a keen eye for accuracy and resolving data discrepancies
• Solid understanding of data governance quality and compliance with the ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• As a bonus (but not essential): experience developing reports within Workday or a similar HRIS including calculated fields and advanced reporting

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record in accordance with the Universitys Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see theApplicant Guidefor more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Isabelle Petrovski Workday Solutions Lead and quote JR105441 as the reference.

Applications Close on 26 June 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.