Make a real difference

Be part of one of Victoria’s leading not-for-profits and help create meaningful change in the community every day.

Location

Box Hill

Work type

Full-time, Ongoing

Salary

Competitive Salary Tax reducing salary package

Working model

Hybrid

A little bit about you

You are an experienced people systems leader with a strong background in HRIS administration, configuration and continuous improvement, ideally with advanced expertise in Dayforce HCM and experience supporting complementary enterprise platforms.

You will be able to demonstrate strong business acumen and apply your analytical and problem-solving skills to develop system roadmaps, manage enhancements that support organisational change.

Reporting to the General Manager, People Enablement, Safety and Capability, you will:

- Lead the optimisation of our people systems with Dayforce HCM at the centre.
- Lead reporting, analytics and data governance activities to support operational and strategic decision making
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure systems remain compliant, secure and fit for purpose
- Manage system enhancements, coordinate testing, releases and implementation.
- Maintain documentation, training materials and change impacts
- Ensure that appropriate system access, security and governance controls are in place
- Partner with Payroll, People and Culture, Finance, IT and senior leaders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Lead and develop the People Systems team and foster a culture of accountability, trust and collaboration.
- Build strong relationships with all your stakeholders.

You will apply your experience and knowledge of the business and industry to advance organisational goals; create a climate where people are motivated to achieve objectives; seek ways to improve processes and outcomes for clients in line with SVDP’s Mission and Values; gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty,



integrity and authenticity.

About the role

The People Systems Lead is responsible for the strategic administration, optimisation and ongoing evolution of St Vincent de Paul Victoria's people systems landscape, with primary ownership of the Dayforce HCM platform and oversight of complementary enterprise applications. The role supports the Society by ensuring systems are secure, integrated, reliable and aligned to organisational needs.

Working in partnership with the P&C; Team, business stakeholders, and vendors, the role leads the configuration, enhancement, support and governance of people systems, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and deliver business value. The position is responsible for driving continuous improvement, managing system roadmaps, supporting change and release activities, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, user experience, data quality and operational efficiency across the organisation's technology ecosystem.

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Why join Vinnies?

- Not for profit salary packaging – increases your take-home pay
- Make an impact – support over 300,000 Victorians each year
- Flexible work options – including hybrid opportunities (where applicable)
- Supportive culture – family-friendly and values-driven
- Purpose-led work – contribute to social justice every day

About us





For more than 170 years the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria who are doing it tough, whether that's struggling to put food on the table, pay for essentials, keep children at school, or keep a roof over their head. We help people from crisis through to rebuilding their lives with stability, dignity and hope. We believe every human life has inherent worth.

The St Vincent de Paul Society and its wide network of members and volunteers provide practical frontline support, advocacy and friendship for the most vulnerable members of our community. Key services include home visitation; Vinnies Shops; youth programs; soup vans; assistance for asylum seekers and refugees; education and tutoring; and professional accommodation and health services through VincentCare and community and social housing through VincentCare Community Housing. The St Vincent de Paul Society in Victoria has more than 11,000 members and volunteers. Internationally, the Society operates in 149 countries and more than 950,000 members.

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How to apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit

- Your CV
- A short cover letter outlining your suitability

Applications close: 9th November 2026

Please note: applications will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close earlier. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Key information

- Pre-employment checks are required (including National Police Check, Working With Children Check and right to work)
- We are committed to child safety
- We value diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds

No agencies please.

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