Workforce Time and Attendance Project Technical Lead

• Full Time, Fixed Term through to December 2026
• Location: Sydney, NSW
• Salary of $135,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Are you ready to lead a critical workforce systems project that will shape how we manage time and attendance across our organisation?

We are seeking a Workforce Time & Attendance Technical Lead to oversee the technical delivery of our Kronos (MyTime) implementation. In this role, you’ll bring your expertise in system configuration and project execution to ensure a smooth rollout for over 2,000 employees. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Corporate Services, Payroll, and frontline teams, balancing technical precision with practical solutions that make a real difference to our people.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the technical delivery of the Kronos (MyTime) time and attendance system implementation, ensuring project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Configure system settings, security profiles, and employee data to enable accurate scheduling and payroll integration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Payroll, HR, IT, and frontline teams to define requirements and support smooth rollout.
• Maintain project schedules, monitor risks and issues, and provide timely progress reporting.
• Support change management activities, including training and communication, to drive adoption and minimise disruption.
• Provide post-implementation support, troubleshoot issues, and manage system enhancements and defect resolution.

Requirements for success

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business management, or a related discipline.
• Project management certification or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing technical delivery of complex projects.
• Significant experience with Kronos/MyTime systems, including configuration and API-based integration with HR systems.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, with strong project methodology execution.
• Advanced technical skills, including data analysis (SQL), API troubleshooting, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple business units and manage change effectively.
• Experience with data analysis using SQL, working with APIs using postman, Dell Boomi and troubleshooting Integration issues using “process reporting” highly regarded

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

How to apply

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