Drive better workforce decisions through systems, data and people
We're looking for a People & Culture Systems Analyst who can combine strong analytical capability with excellent communication and change management skills.
In this role, you'll lead the administration and continuous improvement of Council's HRIS and People & Culture systems, develop workforce reporting and dashboards that provide leaders with real-time insights, and help drive evidence-based workforce decision-making across the organisation.
A key focus of the role will be supporting the implementation of Council's new HRIS. This will be an exciting opportunity to work closely with leaders, employees, project teams and system providers to ensure a successful transition. You'll play a hands-on role in testing, implementation, training, stakeholder engagement and change management, helping build confidence, capability and adoption across the organisation.
What we will offer you:
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Permanent, full-time position.
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Remuneration of $3,663.70 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,396.44 gross per fortnight plus superannuation (12%).
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Access to Council’s Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
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The opportunity to influence strategic workforce initiatives across one of the Riverina's largest employers.
Duties of this position will include but are not limited to:
As the People & Culture Systems Analyst, you will:
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Lead the administration, maintenance and continuous improvement of Council's HRIS and People & Culture systems.
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Coordinate system implementations, upgrades, integrations and enhancements while ensuring system integrity and performance.
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Develop workforce dashboards, reports and analytics that provide valuable insights for managers and leaders.
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Analyse workforce trends and data to support strategic workforce planning and organisational decision-making.
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Coordinate workforce benchmarking, remuneration reviews and industry surveys.
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Support the ongoing administration of Council's Salary and Progression System through reporting and analysis.
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Develop training resources and provide ongoing support to employees and managers using People & Culture systems.
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Lead change management activities associated with new systems, technology and workforce initiatives.
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Identify opportunities to improve business processes, reporting capability and user experience across People & Culture systems.
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has experience managing and improving HRIS or workforce management systems.
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Can analyse data, identify trends and provide meaningful workforce insights.
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Develops dashboards and reports that support informed decision-making.
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Has experience supporting system implementation and organisational change.
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Communicates clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Can engage and build strong relationships with employees, managers and stakeholders at all levels.
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Is approachable, customer-focused and enjoys helping others solve problems.
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Has excellent attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
Focus Questions
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Describe a time when you administered, implemented or improved an HRIS or enterprise business system. What was your role and what improvements or outcomes were achieved?
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Provide an example of a time when you analysed workforce or business data and presented insights or recommendations that influenced organisational decision-making.
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Tell us about a time when you introduced a new system, process or technology that required stakeholder engagement and change management. How did you achieve successful adoption?
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Describe a time when you identified an opportunity to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of a business process or system. What actions did you take and what were the results?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in how workforce systems, data and insights support our organisation. If you're someone who enjoys improving systems, working with people and helping organisations make better decisions through data, we'd love to hear from you.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 3 August 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Fiona Piltz, Director Economy, Business & Workforce on 02 6926 9283.
What you need to do now:
To apply for this role, please send an email to [email protected] including the following three (3) documents:
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Covering letter,
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Current Resume, and
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Statement addressing the focus questions
For more information, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Candidates who are progressed in the recruitment process for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
