Senior Delivery Lead, HRIS

At AFCA our work supports fairness for Australians and strong systems matter. As Senior Delivery Lead youll play a critical role in delivering a largescale ERP transformation that underpins how our people and services operate every day.

This role is accountable for the endtoend delivery of new Human Resources Payroll and Finance platforms bridging complex business process transformation with technology delivery. Operating in a regulated environment youll drive modern delivery practices while maintaining strong governance stakeholder confidence and lasting adoption. This is a 2 year max term contract at AFCA.

What youll do

• Own and lead the full delivery of the ERP transformation across HRS Payroll and Finance platforms
• Translate strategic intent into clear delivery plans milestones and measurable outcomes
• Establish and lead scaled agile (SAFe) delivery structures integrated with enterprise governance requirements
• Act as the central integrator across business process redesign change data and technology delivery
• Partner closely with HR Finance Payroll Technology and Operations leaders to ensure solutions meet business and regulatory needs
• Lead and coordinate crossfunctional delivery teams including internal staff vendors and system integrators
• Manage delivery risks dependencies budgets and benefits realisation across a complex transformation program
• Provide clear proactive communication and assurance to executives steering committees and governance forums
• Act as a handson change leader supporting organisational readiness adoption and capability uplift
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement accountability and modern ways of working

Qualifications :

What youll bring:

• Proven experience delivering complex technologyenabled transformation
• Leadership of largescale ERP or core enterprise system implementations (HR Payroll and Finance experience highly regarded)
• Strong transformation background spanning business process change and technology delivery endtoend
• Deep experience delivering at scale using Agile and SAFe in enterprise environments
• Comfortable operating in regulated or highly complex organisations
• Experienced leading blended delivery models across internal teams and vendors/system integrators
• Handson leader with strong execution discipline and outcome focus
• Confident and influential stakeholder manager including at executive level
• Brings strong risk dependency and issue management capability
• Clear communicator who simplifies complexity and builds trust
• A resilient pragmatic change leader who brings people through transformation not just systems live

Additional Information :

Whats on offer

• BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 credited for its culture engagement and flexible working arrangements. 
• Most Inclusive Workplace 2024  Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards. 
• Employer of Choice Public Sector and NFP  Australian HR Awards 2023 
• Bronze AWEI Accreditation 2024  Recognised for LGBTQ workplace inclusion. 
• Accredited Family Friendly Workplace  Supporting work-life balance and inclusivity. 
• Hybrid working  Flexible arrangements with state-of-the-art offices designed for collaboration and wellbeing. 
• Inclusive leave options  Flexible public holidays 20 weeks paid parental leave gender affirmation leave womens health leave and paid time off over Christmas. 
• Financial benefits  Not-for-profit salary packaging to boost take-home pay. 
• Locations  A team of over 1500 dedicated professionals based in modern Melbourne and Sydney CBD offices. 

To apply

If youre passionate about fairness and believe your skills align with this role we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every single criterion. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds cultures abilities sexual orientations and gender identities. If you require any accessibility support during the recruitment process please reach out to our team at  

We believe fairness starts with people. Thats why we dont use AI or automated tools to screen candidates. As a result our processes may take a little longer and we thank you for your patience. 

AFCA is a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract