Project Analyst

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Downer is offering two two-year maximum-term contracts for an analytical and detail‑savvy Project Analyst to join the Compliance Assurance team in the Business Services Centre, onsite in North Ryde, Sydney or Collins Street, Melbourne. You will investigate wage type configurations, analyse payroll and system data, engage with payroll, HR systems, industrial relations and site teams, and help strengthen payroll compliance and governance across Downer. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and documentation skills, experience gathering information from systems and stakeholders, excellent communication, and a track record of identifying risks and improvement opportunities; payroll, compliance, HR systems, finance or audit experience and advanced Excel are highly desirable. To apply, tailor your resume to wage type reviews and remediation, provide concrete examples, show stakeholder engagement, and demonstrate your ability to manage priorities on a visible cross‑city project while highlighting your fit with Downer’s inclusive culture and WORK180 endorsement.

We have two exciting 2-year maximum-term contract opportunities for analytical and detail-oriented Project Analyst to join Downer's Business Services Centre Compliance Assurance team.

This role is suited to a proactive professional who enjoys investigation, analysis, and stakeholder engagement, and thrives in a complex environment where compliance, governance, and data integrity are critical.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Tax & Compliance Specialist, Payroll, HR Systems, Industrial Relations, Remediation teams, and operational stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Downer's Wage Type Review project. You will help assess current wage type configurations, analyse payroll and system data, engage with site staff to understand current use, and contribute to improved payroll compliance outcomes across the organisation.

This role can be based in North Ryde, Sydney or Collins Street, Melbourne.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Support the delivery of the Wage Type Review project through detailed investigation, analysis, stakeholder engagement and documentation activities
• Review wage types, payroll configurations, processing logic, and system data to understand current state against legislative requirements 
• Engage with Payroll, HR Systems, Industrial Relations, site-based teams, and operational stakeholders to understand wage type purpose and business context
• Analyse payroll and system data to identify risks, anomalies, control gaps, and configuration issues
• Maintain high-quality project documentation, working papers, evidence repositories, and decision logs
• Support remediation activities through clear analysis and handover of findings to remediation teams
• Escalate risks, issues, and dependencies to support effective project delivery

This is a highly visible role where you will contribute to a strategically important project focused on strengthening payroll compliance, governance, and operational effectiveness across Downer's People Services environment.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a curious, analytical, and collaborative professional who enjoys solving complex problems, investigating data and system issues, and working with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You bring:

• Strong analytical and investigative capability with excellent attention to detail
• Experience gathering, interpreting, and documenting information from systems, data, processes, and stakeholders
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to identify risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a project environment

You will also have:

• Experience within payroll, compliance, assurance, HR systems, finance, risk, audit, or related functions
• Experience supporting projects through analysis, documentation, issue identification, and reporting
• Understanding of payroll processes, employment obligations, industrial instruments, and compliance considerations
• Experience with payroll reviews, wage types, pay codes, payroll configuration, or remediation activities (highly desirable)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Degree qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Business, Risk, Audit, Law, or a related discipline (preferred but not essential)

You are known for your analytical thinking, sound judgement, collaborative approach, and commitment to delivering quality outcomes in complex environments.

Benefits Of Working with Downer

• Work with an ASX-listed company, working with market leaders.
• Grow your career with us through personal and professional development and continuous learning: 
  • Professional development programs
  • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
• Be part of a team that cares, with support that is flexible around employee wellbeing needs: 
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
• A range of corporate benefits, including: 
  • Discounted services (car hire, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)

Why Downer?

As a trusted name in infrastructure, transport, facilities management, and construction, Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting, positive legacy.

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.