Kronos and Systems Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Kronos & Systems Administrator to join our Business Services team supporting the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP).

In this varied and important role, you'll be the go-to person for workforce systems administration, helping ensure employees are paid accurately, workforce data is maintained effectively, and critical business processes run seamlessly. Working across payroll, reporting, employee records and system administration, you'll collaborate with a range of stakeholders to support both operational delivery and employee experience.

If you enjoy working with data, systems and people, and take pride in delivering accurate, efficient outcomes, this is a great opportunity to grow your career within one of Australia's leading rail organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the effective administration of Kronos and related workforce systems to ensure accurate timekeeping, payroll inputs and reporting outcomes.
• Maintain employee records and workforce documentation while supporting payroll, leave management and employee lifecycle activities.
• Provide system administration support across platforms including Concur and other business systems.
• Deliver reliable reporting and workforce insights that support operational and financial decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data integrity and enhance administrative efficiency.

What You Bring

• Qualification in Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in payroll, workforce administration, HR systems or business support environments.
• Exposure to Kronos, JDE, Oracle or similar enterprise systems will be highly regarded.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with the ability to work confidently with data and reports.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and stakeholder communication skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development opportunities to support and diversify your career.
• Genuine career progression, with around 30% of roles filled through internal mobility.
• Perks@Downer benefits including healthcare, retail and automotive discounts.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support for you and your family.

About Downer

Your role at Downer can make the difference that matters by delivering integrated rail & transit systems that connect people, power freight and strengthen Australia's rail capability.

With more than 150 years' rail experience providing end-to-end, innovative transport solutions, we are a leading provider of rollingstock asset management services.

We are experts in delivering whole-of-life asset management support to our customers and our capability allows us to offer turnkey solutions for complex projects, across every project phase.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.

Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply. Potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know. We're here to help you put your best foot forward.