Job description:

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking People Systems & Analytics Lead to take ownership of our People systems, workforce analytics, reporting capability and data governance framework.

This role sits at the centre of our People & Culture function, ensuring leaders have access to trusted workforce information, meaningful insights and fit-for-purpose technology that supports strategic decision-making, workforce planning and organisational performance.

As a key member of the People & Culture team, you will lead the optimisation of People systems, drive workforce reporting and analytics, and play a critical role in the successful delivery of our HRIS and Payroll Transformation program. Acting as the client-side Product Owner, you will develop the capability and knowledge required to assume ongoing operational ownership of our new People platform following implementation.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys combining data, systems and business partnership to create a modern, evidence-based and highly effective People function.

What you'll do

• Lead the Institute's workforce reporting and analytics capability, delivering meaningful workforce insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Own the integrity, governance and continuous improvement of People systems, data and reporting frameworks.
• Develop and maintain workforce dashboards, KPIs and analytics that provide visibility of workforce, diversity, employee experience and organisational performance metrics.
• Ensure workforce data and reporting meet regulatory, accreditation and compliance requirements, including WGEA, SAGE and other reporting obligations.
• Drive automation, integration and optimisation across HRIS, payroll, learning and related People platforms.
• Act as the People & Culture Product Owner throughout the HRIS and Payroll Transformation, ensuring system design and functionality meet organisational needs.
• Partner with leaders to build data literacy and strengthen the use of workforce insights across the Institute.
  
  

What you'll bring

You are a highly analytical and technically capable People Systems professional who can translate complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights. You bring a strong understanding of People technology, workforce reporting and governance, together with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

• Significant experience in People systems, HRIS administration, workforce analytics and data governance.
• Experience leading or acting as a Product Owner for HRIS or enterprise People systems.
• Demonstrated success translating workforce data into strategic insights and recommendations for senior leaders and governance forums.
• Experience supporting SAP HCM and/or SAP SuccessFactors environments, with the ability to quickly build expertise in new platforms.
• Advanced Power BI and Excel skills, including dashboard development, Power Query, Pivot Tables and advanced reporting techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data management capabilities, with a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.

Desirable Experience

We would be particularly interested in candidates with:

• Experience using Culture Amp.
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis capability, including gender pay gap and equity analysis.
• Experience with data and visualisation tools such as R, Stata, Tableau or similar.

Any questions? Please reach out to Daisy Threlfall at [email protected].

What you'll enjoy

• Access a range of salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leases, and more.
• Enjoy a variety of flexible & hybrid work arrangements (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH).
• Lead the future direction of People systems and workforce analytics.
• Influence strategic workforce decisions through evidence-based insights.
• Play a central role in a significant HRIS and Payroll Transformation.
• Partner with leaders across the Institute to improve workforce outcomes and employee experience.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team.
• Contribute to an organisation committed to excellence, equity, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Who we are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and take a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.

Apply now!

If you are passionate about leveraging technology, data and analytics to create meaningful workforce outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by updating your candidate profile and submitting:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing why you are a good fit for this role

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment Team at ••••@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications close: 31 August 2026