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HR & Finance Software For Public Sector In Australia
Better serve Australian citizens in a changing world.
Promote financial stewardship and transparency. Engage a diverse workforce. And always be ready for what’s next. Workday provides the insights, efficiency, and agility you need to embrace the future with confidence.
Australian Local Government
Embrace agility in an age of uncertainty.
Rising costs. Aging infrastructures. Changes in workforce demographics. New hybrid work models. Workday gives state and local councils and government a flexible foundation to meet these challenges so you can focus on serving your citizens.
Australian Federal Government
Enabling the Australian Government to deliver.
It’s tough to meet tomorrow’s challenges using yesterday’s technology. With Workday Government Cloud, you can simplify your federal agency’s approach to HR and finance, automate manual processes, and continuously adapt to change.
Renowned Australian public sector organisations trust Workday.
The local, state and governments shaping Australia's future trust Workday to connect their people and financial performance.
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Local Government Success With Workday
Unlock efficiency and elevate experiences.
Hear how local government customers who have chosen Workday to drive significant improvements across their organisations.
State and Federal Governments Success With Workday
Laying the foundation.
Discover how to leverage Workday in Australian state and federal governments to drive efficiency, improve service delivery, and empower your workforce for years to come.
“I’m the luckiest technologist in Australia, because I get a clean sheet of paper to design our future. Workday fits my world because it maintains its currency by design.”
Chief Technology Officer
Western Sydney Airport
Key Software For Public Sector In Australia
Here to power the future of public sector.
We partner with local and federal public sector organisations throughout Australia. Explore the solutions shaping their success.
Payroll
Manage your HR and payroll from a unified system and stay ahead of regulatory change.
Financial Management
Accounting, payables, receivables, cash and asset management, auditing, analytics, reporting, and more.
Human Capital Management
HR, employee experience, help, knowledge and case management, planning, compensation and benefits.
Analytics and Reporting
Financial, workforce, and operational analytics; benchmarking; and data management.
Spend Management
Expenses, procure-to-pay, strategic sourcing, and inventory management.
Talent Management
Talent acquisition, learning, and performance optimization.
Public Sector for Australia FAQs.
What is Workday and how does it support public sector organisations in Australia?
Workday supports public sector organisations in Australia with a modern, cloud-based platform for HR and finance that improves transparency, workforce visibility, and reporting while supporting accountability and governance needs.
How does Workday help Australian government agencies modernise HR and finance?
Workday helps agencies modernise by replacing legacy systems with a single platform that improves data accuracy, reduces manual processes, and supports better workforce planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
Why do Australian public sector organisations choose a unified HR and finance platform like Workday?
Public sector organisations choose a unified platform to improve data consistency, support audit and compliance requirements, and enable clearer alignment between workforce strategy and financial management.
Is Workday suitable for both central government agencies and local councils in Australia?
Yes. Workday is suitable for both central government agencies and local councils, supporting different organisational structures and workforce models while maintaining a consistent platform for HR and finance.
Public Sector Resources For Australia
Public Sector industry insights and trends.
Guide: Six Reasons why Government Organisations Choose Workday.
Many government organisations find it challenging to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. In this booklet, we offer six reasons why Workday is the right choice for public sector leaders everywhere.
Local Government
Workday provides a strong toolset that improves efficiency, reduces risks, and maximizes value, helping councils achieve their goals in Australia.
Federal Government
Workday Human Capital Management, Financial Management, Spend Management, Planning, and Analytics form the powerful core of the Workday solution that drives strategic success for the Australian Federal Government.
Quick Demo: Workday for the Public Sector
Watch this quick demo to discover how Workday allows you to easily navigate all your agency needs including HR, payroll, and financials from a single system.
See how we help you succeed.