Product Owner – Workforce Management Systems – Hybrid – Melbourne

We are hiring at Easy Employer for a Product Owner – Workforce Management Systems to join our team in Melbourne, Victoria!

Do you want to work for an industry-respected software development company promoting and selling innovative integrated workforce management solutions across Australia? Read on!

As a Product Owner, you will be pivotal in shaping the future of our Workforce Management System, ensuring that it is not only compliant with all relevant regulations and standards but also effectively meets the needs of our users in the disability care, aged care, and pharmacy industries. You will lead product development initiatives, manage the product backlog, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver value to our customers.

Easy Employer is revolutionising the way businesses manage their workforce. It offers cloud-based solutions and services that are powerful enough to tackle complex workforce management requirements and smart enough to offer sophistication that is easy to use and cost-effective. Easy Employer is working with hundreds of businesses in numerous industries across Australia and internationally to help simplify the complexities associated with workforce management.

Here is a little window into our company: Easy Employer was acquired by Valsoft and now operates under the Aspire Software portfolio. Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

The successful candidate will live within commutable distance of our office in Melbourne, Victoria!

What your day will look like:

Product Compliance and Leadership:

• Ensure the product adheres to legal standards and ethical considerations
• Demonstrate leadership by actively inspiring the team and stakeholders with the product vision and strategic goals

Backlog and Development Management:

• Create, prioritize, and refine the product backlog to align with business objectives and customer needs
• Make strategic decisions on feature inclusion for sprints or releases to maximize customer and business value
• Ensure clarity, understanding, and proper estimation of backlog items by the development team

Team Collaboration and Coordination:

• Collaborate with developers, designers, marketers, and quality assurance teams to ensure timely and within-budget product delivery
• Manage resource allocation and forecasting to optimize team productivity
• Resolve any roadblocks or bottlenecks that affect the development process
• Coordinate internal resources for the analysis and design of new features and enhancements

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Actively participate in stakeholder meetings, translating requirements into actionable high-level tickets
• Present and clarify the upcoming work to the team, ensuring that all members are aligned and motivated

About You:

• 3+ years of proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in software development, specifically with workforce management or payroll systems
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with regulations and standards applicable to FairWork and modern awards
• Industry experience in Disability Care, Aged Care, or Pharmacy is highly desirable
• Strong tactical focus with the ability to manage and prioritize a product backlog effectively
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to foster an environment of clear understanding and collaborative problem-solving
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and tools
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Legally authorised to work in Australia

For information about Easy Employer, please visit our website at www.easyemployer.com.au

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.