For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all. 

The Workforce Systems Specialist, reporting to the Workforce Planning Manager, will manage and maintain the Workforce Management system suite of products on behalf of the Star Sydney.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you can put your skills and knowledge to the test to deliver a thrilling new era for our People Operations team.

A few of your responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including pay adjustments and issue resolution
• Ensure EA and pay rules are accurately tested and implemented in Virtual Roster
• Maintain and update Workforce Management systems (Virtual Roster, Time Manager, Pit Manager)
• Conduct regular audits to ensure legislative compliance
• Collaborate with IT and payroll teams to standardise processes across sites
• Test and roll out Virtual Roster releases in line with release plans

What we will be looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or Business
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a rostering team, ideally within a casino or hospitality environment

About you

You’re a detail-oriented and solutions-focused professional with a passion for optimising workforce systems to support operational excellence. With a strong understanding of rostering, payroll, and workforce management platforms, you thrive in fast-paced environments where accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration are key.

Your ability to translate operational challenges into system solutions makes you a trusted partner across departments.

What we can offer you

• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
• Competitive Hourly rate, plus penalty rates for weekends and public holidays
• Discounted parking + other transport options
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
• Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy – limitless career opportunities
• Mental Health and Wellbeing services
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs. 

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

It’s your time to SHINE!

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