Workday Cross Functional Lead

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Join Nine as our Workday Cross-Functional Lead, a senior strategic role driving the digital transformation of our People & Culture ecosystem. 

After a successful implementation process, Nine is on the verge of going live with Workday HRIS.  As Workday Cross-Functional Lead, you will lead Nine’s internal Functional Support team.  You will drive the integration and continuous improvement of Workday, translating complex business strategies into scalable, high-impact technology solutions. 

This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented functional team and shape the future of work at Nine during a landmark enterprise-wide evolution.

Day to day you will:

• Lead a small team of internal Workday Functional Analysts, overseeing their technical development and prioritising daily support and project delivery.
• Drive system governance and platform health, ensuring data integrity, security compliance, and the successful execution of semi-annual Workday releases.
• Manage the external AMS provider relationship, acting as the primary liaison for complex Tier 3 escalations and system enhancement specifications.
• Maintain the platform roadmap in collaboration with Technology and business leaders to drive relentless process optimisation and automation.
• Provide deep functional expertise across Core HCM, Recruitment, Compensation, and Talent modules to resolve escalated configuration challenges.
• Provide advice to the Workday Phase 2 implementation team, which will launch Advanced Compensation and Performance modules in July 2026

What you'll bring:

• Extensive Workday expertise in a Functional Lead, Architect, or Senior Analyst capacity
• Advanced configuration skills across multiple modules, such as Core HCM, Recruitment, Compensation, Talent, and Absence Management.
• Proven people leadership capabilities, with a track record of mentoring teams and managing complex workloads effectively.
• Strong vendor management experience, specifically in governing external Application Management Services (AMS) and technical partners.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate intricate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and executives.
• Analytical rigour and a high attention to detail for managing end-to-end testing, deployment, and system documentation.

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.