Dayforce Solutions Engineer

• Fixed term contract position (12-month contract)
• Based in Sydney

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the program

Develops and executes Wesley Mission's technology, digital, information management, cyber security, data, and AI strategies, ensuring technology capabilities support organisational objectives, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth.

Ensuring that technology investments, systems, services, and information assets deliver measurable value to clients, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders whilst maintaining strong governance, security, and compliance outcomes.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Dayforce Solutions Engineer to join our Information Technology team. This is a newly created role, securing a 12 month contract based in Sydney.

You will be responsible for administration, configuration, optimisation, and support of the Dayforce HCM platform, ensuring reliable payroll, HR, workforce management, and reporting capabilities while maintaining legislative compliance and an integral part of the Dayforce implementation.

Essential criteria

• Advanced Dayforce configuration and administration
• Strong reporting, analytical and data integrity skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication
• Project coordination and problem-solving capability
• Tertiary qualification in HR, IT, Business, or related discipline
• Dayforce certification or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Relevant ongoing professional development.
• Current NSW driver licence
• Current Working with Children Check clearance or willingness to obtain

Desirable criteria (optional)

• Experience in a not for profit or community service organisation
• SCHADS Award knowledge.
• Power BI experience.
• Project management qualification.
• Cloud HRIS and integration experience.
• other desired skills and knowledge required for the role.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll, Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and STP.

Closing date

Monday 31 August 2026

Apply now

Please submit a copy of your CV/résumé and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria. For further information, please contact:

Contact name: Jodie Wake

Email click on: [email protected]

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct.  We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel
safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment
to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.