HRIS Implementation Project & Change Lead - Canberra HQ

HRIS Implementation Project & Change Lead - Canberra HQ

13 Aug
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Vivaleisure
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Canberra

13 Aug

Vivaleisure

Canberra

HRIS Implementation Project & Change Lead - Canberra HQ Viva Corporate | Human Resources THEOPPORTUNITY Australian-owned, Award-winning, and ASX listed, Viva Leisureare Australia’s second-largest and fastest-growing operator ofhealth and fitness experiences and facilities. Viva Leisureoperates in all segments of health and fitness and our range ofofferings includes big-box health clubs, express gyms,high-intensity group training studios, pilates, yoga, aquatics,women's only facilities, personal training and more. We're replacing our HR and payroll system.

The new platform willchange how approximately 2,500 employees (the majority casual) areonboarded, rostered, paid and managed, across multiple brands andmore than 200 locations in six states and territories. Everymanager and every employee in the network will be involved in thischange. Our People, Culture & Safety, Payroll, Finance and IT teams holdthe subject matter expertise, and our implementation partner leadsthe technical build.

What we need is dedicated capacity to plan theproject, keep it moving, and get our people genuinely ready for it.That's this role. It's a broad brief. You'll be the person holding the plan, theperson keeping our internal experts in step with our implementationpartner, and the person supporting how we bring our large,dispersed, shift-based workforce along with us.

You don't needto be a payroll configuration specialist oran award interpretation expert. That expertise sits with ourinternal teams and implementation partner. What we need is someonewho can plan, drive and help us to land the change.

This is a part‑time fixed‑term chance for 6-8 months. Hoursare negotiable. KEYRESPONSIBILITIES Project management and governance - Build and maintain the project plan and schedule across thefull implementation lifecycle - Act as day‑to‑day point of contact for the implementationteam - Run internal project meetings, track deliverables andreadiness gates, and hold internal owners to agreed dates - Review project risks, issues and dependencies, and elevate early with options - Report concisely and regularly to the P&Cleadership; Change and communications - Develop a change plan suited to a large, dispersed andpredominantly casual workforce - Map impacts by audience — payroll, HR, administrators, cluband studio managers, employees — and plan what each groupneeds - Build a communications plan and calendar mapped to keymilestones, and draft manager and employee communications forapproval - Plan the pay‑enquiry and internal support approach forgo‑live Learning and development - Design the training approach,



audiences and sequencingacross all cohorts - Develop learning resources that work for people withlimited desk time — quick reference guides, short‑form digitalcontent, job aids - Establish and support a train‑the‑trainer model, preparinginternal delegates to deliver training at go‑live andbeyond - Coordinate scheduling and track completion againstreadiness gates SKILLS ANDEXPERIENCE We are looking for someone with:

- Demonstrated project management experience on systemimplementations or comparable enterprise change, includingplanning, scheduling and driving to milestones - Practical working knowledge of HR and payroll operations —rostering, time and attendance, award-based pay rules, paycycles - Strong understanding of change management principles andhow they apply to an HRIS implementation - Experience designing training approaches and materials,ideally including train‑the‑trainer models for distributedworkforces - The ability to build relationships quickly, influencewithout direct authority, and hold busy people to theircommitments - Clear, concise writing, and the judgement to pitch amessage differently for an executive and for a casual employeechecking their roster on their phone YOUR LIFE ATVIVA - PERKS & BENEFITS At Viva Leisure, we believe our people are our greateststrength. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed tosupport your health, wellbeing, career development and work‑lifebalance. As part of the team, you'll enjoy:
- Free fitness membership for you and a plusone across our network.
- Flexible work arrangements to help youachieve a healthy work‑life balance.
- Access to Flare Benefits, including everydaydiscounts with leading brands, discounted healthinsurance, utility savings, and novated leasing options foreligible employees.
- Paid parental leave.
- Access to a Virtual Medical Practice,providing GP consultations, dietitian support, psychologyservices and health coaching.
- Ongoing learning and developmentopportunities to help you grow your career.
- Modern office facilities, with complimentarymeals, snacks and drinks available at selectedlocations. With one of Australia's largest and most diverse fitness andwellness portfolios, you'll have access to countless careerpathways across our brands and corporate teams, giving you theopportunity to build a long‑term career with Viva. Above all, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive andsupportive workplace where everyone feels valued,



respected andempowered to be themselves. We invest in our people, encouragecontinuous learning, and create opportunities for our team to develop, grow and thrive - because our goal is to make Viva thebest place to work. ABOUT VIVALEISURE At Viva Leisure, our mission is simple: to connect health andwellness to as many people as possible through our awesome,affordable, and accessible facilities. Our vision is to be thenumber one in the industry - benefitting our members, shareholders,franchisees, communities, and employees alike. Established in 2004, Viva Leisure is an Australian-owned,ASX-listed company offering a diverse range of health and fitnesssolutions, including big-box health clubs, express gyms,high-intensity group training, Pilates, yoga, aquatics,women’s-only facilities, personal training, wellness, and sportsnutrition. Our portfolio includes Club Lime, hiit republic, PlusFitness, GROUNDUP, Zoo Fit, and Supp Society, with more than 300corporate-owned and franchised locations across Australia andinternationally. In 2020, Viva Leisure acquired Chain Collective Group, which nowoperates as the franchising arm of the business, with Plus Fitnessas its flagship brand. In 2024, Viva Leisure acquired a 34% equity stake in BoutiqueFitness Studios (BFS), the master franchisee for Club Pilates,Rumble Boxing, StretchLab, and CycleBar. As part of thispartnership, Viva's Rebalance studios successfully transitioned toClub Pilates. Viva also acquired a 25% equity stake in World GymAustralia, together with three corporate-owned World Gym clubs inQueensland - Stafford, Coomera and Underwood. In 2026, Viva expanded its corporate World Gym portfolio withthe upcoming opening of its flagship Canberra location and launchedits newest fitness brand, Zoo Fit. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Viva Leisure acknowledges and pays respects to theTraditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, includingElders past and present. We are committed to protecting children,young, and vulnerable people from harm, and the successfulcandidate/s will be required to hold and maintain an appropriateclearance to work with Children. Please note that Viva reserves theright to pull the advert before the end date if a suitableapplicant is found before the close date. Additionally, Viva iscommitted to building an inclusive culture where diversebackgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. Webelieve in empowering everyone to be themselves, as we know thatit's when we embrace our differences that we perform at our best,enabling our future success. Viva Leisure reserves the right to close this advertisementprior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate beidentified.

📌 HRIS Implementation Project & Change Lead - Canberra HQ
🏢 Vivaleisure
📍 Canberra

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