Technical Platform Owner - Workday and Payroll

We’re looking for an experienced delivery leader to lead our People & Payroll Systems team and deliver technology solutions across Workday, GlobalView and eTime. You’ll partner with People & Culture, Finance and Technology stakeholders to shape the roadmap, prioritise delivery and ensure our people and payroll solutions support business strategy.

What you'll be doing

Lead and develop a functional team across people, payroll and time and attendance systems.

Manage the delivery roadmap, resources, risks, reporting, budgets and vendor relationships.

Partner with business product owners to prioritise demand against capacity and capability.

Provide technical leadership and help drive innovation and improved ways of working.

What you'll bring

Extensive technology delivery or project management experience across HCM, payroll or time and attendance systems.

Strong knowledge of Australian payroll and HCM processes.

Functional experience with Workday, SAP Payroll and Kronos, or similar platforms.

Strong people leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Experience delivering complex solutions in a large, matrixed organisation.

If you’re a collaborative leader who can connect business priorities, technology and people to deliver meaningful outcomes, we’d love to see your applications by Thursday November 5th 2026.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.

Staff discounts: Discounted energy and solar plans: Available for employees, family and friends.

Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.

Additional Leave: 1 week ‘Recharge Leave’ for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeks additional leave.

Wellbeing Programs: Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).

AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares.

Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

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Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

At AGL, we use some AI-enabled tools to support recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are made by hiring leaders and Talent Solutions professionals, with human oversight throughout.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Solutions team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.