People Systems and Reporting Specialist

About our client: ReturnToWorkSA is responsible for providing work injury insurance and regulating the South Australian Return to Work scheme. They provide insurance that protects South Australian businesses and their workers in the event of a work injury. This insurance protection provides financial support to cover worker wages, reasonable medical treatment and return to work services to people who have been injured at work. Their services and those delivered by claims agents are designed to provide early intervention support to workers and employers following a work injury to ensure the worker can recover and return to work as quickly as possible.

The Opportunity

The People, Capability and Culture team are looking for a People Systems and Reporting Specialist to join the team. In this forward-thinking role, you’ll have a unique opportunity to enhance and optimise HR systems, champion data-driven insights, and drive technology strategy that improves the lives of South Australians impacted by workplace injuries. ReturnToWorkSA’s values of care, innovation, inclusivity and accountability underpin everything they do—and this role lets you bring those values to life, through smart systems thinking.

The Position

You’ll be at the heart of transforming HR systems and data, streamlining processes, improving reporting, and proactively leading improvements that enhance employee experience and organisational decision-making. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and invites you to challenge the status quo while guiding the evolution of their HR technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead upgrades, integrations, troubleshooting, and performance improvement projects.
• Deliver responsive support for HR systems.
• Working with D&IG, optimise people related reporting and data, considering best source data, business impact and insights and ultimately utilising Tableau to improve user experience.
• Lead the development of the HR Technology Strategy and improvement roadmap, including consideration of future HRIS / people systems architecture, and contribute to associated projects.
• Ensure privacy and data security compliance across all system processes.
• Alongside the Systems Administrator, ensure the administration of HR systems is undertaken, driving operational performance and system health.
• Identify opportunities to automate and enhance HR processes for improved user experience.
• Track industry trends and technology updates to inform smarter system solutions.
• Enable evidence-based decisions by turning data into actionable insights.

This role is a full-time, 2 year fixed term position.

About You

You're a strategic thinker and hands-on doer, a natural problem solver driven by continuous improvement. Ideally your systems and data background has included HR environments and systems. As the business Subject Matter Expert, you are confident navigating system transformations and integrations with technical support from technology teams. You enjoy working collaboratively, manage and partner with stakeholders well and communicate with clarity and purpose. You bring a future-focused mindset and an eagerness to innovate, always looking for the next improvement that makes a lasting impact.

Special Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Re-employment eligibility via OCPSE
• Psychometric testing (Hogan)
• National Police Clearance

Further information

Candidates will also be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate personal and professional alignment with ReturnToWorkSA’s organisational values which are critical to their success: We care about people and sustainability; We are inclusive and innovative; We listen to understand; and We own our actions.

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The total remuneration package for this position is starting from $120,369 per annum (exclusive of superannuation). The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experiences.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume addressed to Denise Antoniou by 05:00pm Friday, 15 August 2025. If you would like to discuss the position further, Denise can be contacted on (08) 8216 3502.

Please note shortlisting and interviewing for this role will commence immediately so we strongly encourage all candidates to put forward your applications as soon as possible. The role may close early if a preferred candidate is identified.

Inclusion and acceptance

ReturnToWorkSA is an equal opportunity employer, valuing difference and embracing diversity and promote flexible ways of working, applicants are encouraged to discuss any workplace adjustments that might be needed as well as the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Still not sure?

ReturnToWorkSA are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180. Research indicates that up to 60% of women and underrepresented groups may hesitate to proceed, even after completing a draft application. They firmly believe that diversity enhances the strength of every team, so even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we still want to hear from you.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Denise Antoniou on 08 8216 3502 for a confidential discussion.