At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.
VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.
VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.
We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.
Annual Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Employment Type : Ongoing - Full-Time
Usual Work Location : QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home
Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!
We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform. You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.
Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Technology Specialist – Finance Applications to join VicRoads, responsible for the hands-on management, lifecycle support, and operational stability of our Finance technology platforms, with a primary focus on Workday and associated Finance applications.
Reporting to the Technical Product Owner – HR & Finance Applications, this role contributes to day-to-day operational activities including incident and change management, configuration support, release activities, data quality assurance, and vendor coordination. The role ensures Finance systems remain reliable, secure, compliant, and fit for purpose to support critical business and financial operations.
Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide Level 2/3 application support across Finance platforms, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Procurement, Cash Management, Projects, Inventory, and Integrations.
Manage incidents, service requests, problems, and changes in accordance with ITIL processes and agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
Monitor application performance, interfaces, and data flows to ensure operational stability, accuracy, and system availability.
Support lifecycle activities including configuration changes, upgrades, release management, testing, and system decommissioning in line with approved roadmaps.
Identify and implement automation and optimisation opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve user experience, and deliver enhanced business outcomes.
Assist in root cause analysis for recurring incidents and support the implementation of preventative controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work closely with vendors, system integrators, and internal technology teams to resolve complex application and integration issues.
Support Workday release cycles, including regression testing and post-release validation activities.
About you
You are a customer-focused Finance Technology professional with 2-5 years of relevant experience supporting Workday Finance applications within a large and complex environment. You enjoy solving technical challenges, driving continuous improvement, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing Finance systems. Operating with limited guidance, you apply sound professional judgement and provide specialist advice across moderately complex system, application, and operational activities
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
2-5 years of relevant industry experience, supported by a Workday certification.
Hands-on experience supporting Workday Finance applications in a large and complex environment.
Practical experience supporting at least three Workday Finance modules, such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Cash Management, Projects, Inventory, or Integrations.
Experience managing incidents, problems, changes, and service requests within an ITIL-aligned environment.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
Experience supporting SaaS applications and collaborating with vendors, system integrators, and business stakeholders.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide technical advice and explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, including support procedures, operational guides, and system documentation.
Desirable:
Experience working within a large, regulated, or government environment.
Exposure to Agile delivery practices and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Knowledge of security, access controls, and data protection principles within enterprise technology environments.
Familiarity with distributed enterprise customer service systems.
Our culture
Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for.
What we offer
Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
Opportunities for professional and personal development
Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying.
Please submit your application .
For a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected]
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VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.
