ERP Implementation Services Australia | Enterprise Resource Planning Excellence

Australia's complex regulatory environment—from AASB accounting standards and GST compliance to single touch payroll (STP) and Fair Work regulations—demands ERP systems specifically configured for Australian business operations. Big0 delivers enterprise-grade ERP implementations of SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and industry-specific solutions tailored to Australian compliance requirements.

With Australian enterprises investing AUD $8.2 billion annually in ERP systems and digital transformation initiatives, organizations need implementation partners who understand not just the technology, but the intricate requirements of operating businesses across Australian states and territories with their varying regulations, tax structures, and industry-specific compliance needs.

Why Australian Enterprises Choose Big0 for ERP Implementation

Australian Compliance Expertise

Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) Compliance Deep expertise configuring ERP financial modules for Australian accounting standards including AASB 15 (Revenue Recognition), AASB 16 (Leases), AASB 9 (Financial Instruments), and industry-specific standards. Chart of accounts structure following Australian best practices.

GST & BAS Reporting Comprehensive GST configuration including tax codes for various GST scenarios (10% GST, GST-free, input-taxed, exports), automated BAS calculation and reporting, and integration with ATO business portal for electronic lodgement.

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 Full STP compliance including Phase 2 requirements (disaggregation of gross payments, country codes, employment conditions). Real-time payroll reporting to ATO, automated submission of payment summaries, and year-end finalization processes.

Superannuation Guarantee Compliance Automated superannuation calculation at current rates (11.5% in 2025, increasing to 12% by July 2025), fund validation through SuperStream, electronic payment to clearing houses (APRA-regulated funds and SMSFs), and quarterly superannuation contribution statement generation.

Australian Business Integration

Banking Integration Direct integration with Australian banks: Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, NAB for direct entry payments, bank feeds (BPAY, direct debit, credit card reconciliation), and multi-currency accounts for international trade.

Fair Work Compliance Award interpretation engines for 122+ modern awards, enterprise agreement management, leave entitlement calculations (annual leave, sick leave, long service leave by state), and Fair Work Commission compliance reporting.

Australian Taxation Office Integration Electronic lodgement of BAS, PAYG payment summaries, fringe benefits tax returns, and annual company tax returns. Integration with ATO Business Portal and SBR (Standard Business Reporting) enabled software.

SAP S/4HANA Implementation for Australian Enterprises

SAP S/4HANA Core Modules

SAP Finance (FI) - Australian Configuration General ledger with Australian chart of accounts, accounts payable with BPAY integration, accounts receivable with payment plans and direct debit, asset accounting depreciation per ATO guidelines, and bank accounting with Australian bank integration.

SAP Controlling (CO) Cost center accounting aligned with Australian management reporting, profit center accounting for multi-entity structures, internal orders for project costing, product costing for manufacturing, and profitability analysis by customer/product/region.

SAP Materials Management (MM) Procurement with Australian supplier management, inventory management across multiple Australian warehouses, purchasing with GST handling, goods receipt and invoice verification with three-way matching, and supplier evaluation.

SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) Customer master data management, quotation and order management with Australian pricing (GST-inclusive/exclusive), delivery and shipping with Australian logistics providers, billing with flexible invoicing and credit management.

SAP Production Planning (PP) Demand management and forecasting, material requirements planning (MRP), production orders and scheduling, capacity planning, and shop floor control for Australian manufacturing operations.

SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) Organizational management, personnel administration with Australian employment laws, time management with award compliance, payroll with STP integration, and talent management.

SAP S/4HANA Advanced Features

SAP Fiori User Experience Modern, role-based interfaces replacing traditional SAP GUI. Mobile-responsive design for Australian field workers and executives. Customized Fiori apps for Australian business processes.

SAP HANA In-Memory Database Real-time analytics and reporting, instant financial consolidation across Australian entities, predictive analytics for demand forecasting, and sub-second query performance on massive datasets.

SAP Analytics Cloud Integration Advanced business intelligence with Australian KPI dashboards, predictive and planning capabilities, automated report distribution, and integration with existing SAP BW systems.

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Custom extension development, integration with Australian third-party systems, workflow automation, and IoT integration for Australian manufacturing and logistics.

Oracle Cloud ERP for Australian Organizations

Oracle Cloud ERP Modules

Oracle Financials Cloud General ledger with multi-ledger architecture (statutory, management, IFRS), accounts payable with automated invoice processing, accounts receivable with Australian payment methods, cash management with bank reconciliation, and fixed assets with Australian depreciation.

Oracle Project Portfolio Management Cloud Project costing and billing, resource management, project collaboration, grant management for Australian government-funded projects, and compliance with Australian government project reporting.

Oracle Procurement Cloud Supplier management and qualification, sourcing and negotiations, purchasing with Australian regulatory compliance, supplier portal for Australian vendors, and spend analytics.

Oracle Inventory Management Cloud Multi-organization inventory, lot and serial number tracking, warehouse management, inventory optimization, and integration with Australian logistics providers.

Oracle Order Management Cloud Configure-price-quote (CPQ) for complex products, order orchestration across multiple Australian distribution centers, returns management, and integration with e-commerce platforms.

Oracle Risk Management Cloud Financial controls and audit management, compliance management for Australian regulations, risk assessment and mitigation, and internal controls documentation.

Oracle Fusion Applications Integration

Oracle HCM Cloud Core HR with Australian employment contracts and awards, talent management, workforce compensation with superannuation, time and labor with STP, and payroll with Australian tax tables.

Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud Supply chain planning, manufacturing execution, logistics and transportation with Australian carriers, warehouse management, and maintenance for asset-intensive industries.

Oracle EPM Cloud Financial planning and budgeting, workforce planning, capital planning for infrastructure projects, narrative reporting, and consolidation with Australian accounting standards.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Australian SMEs & Enterprises

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Dynamics 365 Finance General ledger with multi-currency and multi-company, accounts payable and receivable with Australian payment formats, cash and bank management with Australian banks, budgeting and forecasting, and financial reporting with AASB compliance.

Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Procurement and sourcing with Australian vendors, inventory and warehouse management, production control for discrete and process manufacturing, asset management, and transportation management with Australian logistics.

Dynamics 365 Commerce Omnichannel retail across physical stores and e-commerce, point-of-sale (POS) integration, customer loyalty programs, merchandise management, and integration with Australian payment terminals.

Dynamics 365 Project Operations Project-based services delivery, resource scheduling and allocation, project accounting with Australian billing, expense management, and professional services automation.

Dynamics 365 Business Central (SME ERP)

Business Central for Australian SMEs Comprehensive ERP for small to medium Australian businesses. Financial management with GST and STP, supply chain management, manufacturing, project management, and warehouse management.

Australian Localization Features BAS preparation and lodgement, withholding tax (WHT), payment times reporting for large businesses, superannuation processing, and Australian banking integration.

Integration with Microsoft 365 Seamless integration with Outlook for email, Excel for reporting and data manipulation, Power BI for analytics, Teams for collaboration, and SharePoint for document management.

Industry-Specific ERP Solutions for Australia

Mining & Resources ERP

SAP for Mining & Metals Mine planning and operations, maintenance management for heavy equipment, asset lifecycle management, commodity trading and risk management, and sustainability reporting per Australian standards.

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (Mining Edition) Asset management for mining equipment, maintenance and reliability, project and construction management, and supply chain for remote mining operations across WA, QLD, NT.

Australian Mining Compliance State-specific mining reporting (NSW Resources Regulator, QLD DNRME, WA DMIRS), royalty calculations and payments, environmental compliance tracking, and mine safety incident reporting.

Integration with Mining Systems Interfaces with mine planning software (Maptek, Datamine, Hexagon), fleet management systems (Caterpillar, Komatsu), blasting systems, and ore tracking solutions.

Manufacturing ERP

SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME/MES) Production scheduling and tracking, quality management with Australian standards, shop floor data collection, and manufacturing analytics.

Discrete Manufacturing Bill of materials (BOM) management, work order management, production routing, capacity planning, and lean manufacturing (kanban, just-in-time).

Process Manufacturing Formula management for food/beverage and chemicals, batch management and traceability, quality control testing, and regulatory compliance (FSANZ, APVMA).

Australian Manufacturing Compliance Product safety recalls (ACCC integration), TGA manufacturing licenses for pharmaceuticals, APVMA for agricultural chemicals, and environmental reporting (EPA).

Retail & Distribution ERP

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce Point-of-sale for Australian retail chains, inventory management across stores and warehouses, e-commerce integration, customer loyalty and gift cards, and Australian tax compliance at checkout.

Oracle Retail Suite Retail merchandising and planning, price and promotion management, store operations, customer engagement, and integration with Australian retail infrastructure (eftpos, Tyro).

Retail Challenges We Solve Multi-channel inventory visibility (stores, online, warehouse), supplier management and EDI integration, returns and refund processing per ACL, and seasonal planning for Australian retail cycles.

Healthcare ERP

Oracle Cloud ERP for Healthcare Financial management for hospitals and clinics, grant management for research institutions, procurement of medical supplies and equipment, and patient billing integration.

Healthcare-Specific Requirements Medicare billing integration (MBS item numbers), PBS pharmaceutical claiming, private health insurance claiming (HIC), TGA medical device tracking, and ACSQHC compliance reporting.

Healthcare Compliance My Health Record integration capability, Australian privacy principles for patient data, pathology and diagnostic imaging billing (rebates), and AHPRA practitioner credential management.

Government & Public Sector ERP

SAP Public Sector Fund accounting for government entities, grants management for funding programs, procurement compliance with government procurement rules, and public sector budgeting.

Oracle for Public Sector Program management for service delivery, citizen services integration, transparent financial reporting, and audit compliance for Auditor-General requirements.

Government Compliance Commonwealth procurement rules (CPRs), state government financial regulations, freedom of information (FOI) response management, and government performance reporting frameworks.

Australian ERP Implementation Methodology

Phase 1: Discovery & Planning (4-8 weeks)

Current State Assessment Business process documentation, system landscape analysis, data quality assessment, integration requirements, and organizational change readiness.

Australian Compliance Requirements Identification of all regulatory requirements (ATO, ASIC, Fair Work, industry regulators), review of current compliance processes, gap analysis, and compliance roadmap development.

Future State Design Target business process design leveraging ERP best practices, organizational design and governance, technical architecture with Australian hosting requirements, and integration architecture.

Project Governance Steering committee formation, project team structure, change management approach, risk management framework, and communication plan.

Phase 2: Solution Design (8-16 weeks)

Detailed Process Design As-is to to-be process mapping, business process procedures, functional specifications for configurations and customizations, and approval workflows.

Technical Design System architecture on Australian cloud infrastructure, integration specifications with Australian systems, security and access control design, and data migration strategy.

Australian Localization GST configuration and tax codes, STP payroll setup and ATO integration, superannuation fund connectivity, Australian bank formats, and state-specific configurations.

Testing Strategy Unit testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), performance testing, and compliance testing against Australian requirements.

Phase 3: Build & Configure (12-24 weeks)

System Configuration ERP module configuration per design documents, Australian localization parameters, workflow configuration, report and form development, and security role setup.

Custom Development Custom enhancements for unique Australian business requirements, integration development (APIs, middleware, file transfers), custom reports and dashboards, and mobile app development if required.

Data Migration Legacy data extraction and cleansing, data transformation and mapping, trial data loads and validation, final cutover data migration, and post-migration reconciliation.

Integration Development Australian bank integration (ABA files, direct entry), ATO integration (SBR, STP), third-party system interfaces, EDI with Australian suppliers/customers, and API development.

Phase 4: Testing & Training (8-12 weeks)

Comprehensive Testing System integration testing across modules, user acceptance testing with business users, performance testing with Australian user load, security testing and penetration testing, and Australian compliance validation.

User Training Programs Role-based training for end users, train-the-trainer for ongoing support, power user development for each functional area, executive overviews, and training material development (videos, quick reference guides).

Compliance Testing GST calculation verification, BAS report accuracy testing, STP validation with ATO test environment, superannuation contribution validation, and payroll award compliance testing.

Phase 5: Deployment & Go-Live (4-8 weeks)

Go-Live Preparation Final data migration and cutover, production system validation, go-live readiness assessment, cutover planning and rehearsal, and hypercare team preparation.

Go-Live Execution Legacy system shutdown, production data migration, system startup and smoke testing, user access enablement, and issue resolution.

Hypercare Support 24/7 support for initial weeks post go-live, rapid issue resolution, on-site support at key Australian locations, process refinement, and user hand-holding.

Phase 6: Post-Implementation (Ongoing)

Continuous Improvement Process optimization based on user feedback, additional features and module deployment, performance tuning, quarterly business reviews, and system health checks.

Managed Services Application management and support, Australian business hours help desk, system administration and security, compliance updates (ATO tax tables, award rates), and proactive monitoring.

Australian ERP Success Stories

Mining Company ERP Transformation - Pilbara, WA

Major iron ore producer implemented SAP S/4HANA across 3 mine sites and Perth corporate office. Integration with Caterpillar MineStar fleet management and Maptek mine planning. Real-time production data flows from mines to SAP for accurate costing and royalty calculations. Procurement cycle time reduced by 43%, inventory carrying costs down 28%, and automated compliance reporting to WA DMIRS. Project investment: AUD $18.5 million over 18 months.

Manufacturing ERP Consolidation - National

Food manufacturing company with 7 plants across Australia consolidated from multiple legacy systems to Oracle Cloud ERP. Integration with FSANZ food safety systems, automated recipe management with allergen tracking, and full traceability for product recalls. Standardized financial reporting across all entities, improved inventory accuracy from 82% to 97%, and reduced month-end close from 12 days to 4 days. Annual cost savings: AUD $3.2 million.

Retail Chain Dynamics 365 Implementation - Sydney

Fashion retailer with 85 stores across Australia implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce replacing 15-year-old legacy POS system. Integrated with Shopify e-commerce, unified inventory visibility, clienteling for VIP customers, and mobile POS for queue busting. Customer loyalty program with 240,000 members, omnichannel returns (buy online, return in store), and real-time sales analytics. Same-store sales increased 12% first year, inventory turns improved from 4.2x to 5.8x.

Healthcare ERP for Private Hospital Group - Melbourne

Private hospital group implemented Oracle Cloud ERP and HCM across 12 hospitals in VIC and NSW. Integration with patient management systems, medical equipment asset management, clinical supplies inventory, and doctor credentialing (AHPRA integration). Automated Medicare and private health insurance billing, financial consolidation across entities, and compliance reporting to ACSQHC. Accounts receivable days reduced from 68 to 41 days, staff onboarding time reduced by 35%.

Australian ERP Pricing & Investment

SAP S/4HANA Implementation

Mid-Market Implementation: AUD $850,000 - $2.5M - 50-200 users - Core financial and operational modules (FI, CO, MM, SD, PP) - Australian localization and compliance - Data migration from legacy systems - 12-18 month implementation timeline - 3 months hypercare support

Enterprise Implementation: AUD $3M - $15M - 200-2,000+ users - Full suite deployment across multiple Australian entities - Industry-specific modules (mining, retail, manufacturing) - Complex integrations with third-party systems - Multi-site rollout strategy - 18-36 month implementation timeline - 6 months hypercare and continuous improvement

SAP S/4HANA Annual Costs: - Software licenses: AUD $500-$3,000 per user per year - Maintenance: 17-22% of license cost - Australian cloud hosting: AUD $120,000-$800,000/year - Support and managed services: AUD $180,000-$900,000/year

Oracle Cloud ERP Implementation

Oracle Fusion Core: AUD $600,000 - $1.8M - Financials, procurement, project management - 30-150 users - Australian compliance configuration - Integration with existing systems - 9-15 month implementation

Oracle Full Suite: AUD $2M - $8M - Finance, SCM, HCM, EPM modules - 150-1,000+ users - Multi-subsidiary Australian entities - Industry-specific customizations - 15-30 month implementation

Oracle Cloud Annual Costs: - SaaS subscription: AUD $250-$400 per user per month - Implementation support: AUD $150,000-$600,000/year - Managed services: AUD $120,000-$450,000/year

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementation

Business Central (SME): AUD $180,000 - $550,000 - 10-50 users - Financials, supply chain, projects - Australian localization - Integration with Microsoft 365 - 6-12 month implementation

Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations: AUD $750,000 - $3.5M - 50-500 users - Finance, SCM, commerce, project operations - Multiple Australian entities - Complex integrations - 12-24 month implementation

Dynamics 365 Annual Costs: - Business Central: AUD $100-$175 per user per month - Finance & Operations: AUD $280-$450 per user per month - Support and enhancements: AUD $80,000-$350,000/year

ERP Technology Stack for Australian Deployments

ERP Platforms

• SAP S/4HANA: On-premise or cloud (AWS Sydney, SAP Cloud)
• Oracle Cloud ERP: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Sydney
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Azure Australia East
• NetSuite: Australian data center
• Epicor: Manufacturing and distribution ERP
• Infor: Industry-specific ERP (CloudSuite)

Australian Cloud Hosting

• AWS Sydney: ap-southeast-2 region for SAP, Oracle workloads
• Azure Australia: East and Southeast regions for Dynamics 365
• Oracle OCI Sydney: For Oracle Cloud applications
• Local Data Centers: NextDC, Equinix for on-premise installations

Integration Platforms

• SAP Integration Suite: Connect SAP with external systems
• Oracle Integration Cloud: For Oracle ecosystem
• Microsoft Power Automate: Low-code integration for Dynamics
• MuleSoft: API-led integration platform
• Dell Boomi: Cloud integration platform

Australian-Specific Integrations

• SBR Gateway: ATO Standard Business Reporting
• SuperStream: Superannuation clearing house connectivity
• Banking: Australian bank integration (NAB Transact, CommSee, Westpac, ANZ)
• Auspost: Shipping and address validation
• MYOB/Xero: For hybrid ERP scenarios

Business Intelligence & Analytics

• SAP Analytics Cloud: For SAP environments
• Oracle Analytics Cloud: For Oracle ecosystems
• Microsoft Power BI: Dynamics 365 and cross-platform analytics
• Tableau: Independent BI for any ERP
• Qlik Sense: Australian government sector popular

Australian ERP Compliance & Regulations

Taxation Compliance

• GST: 10% on taxable supplies, exports GST-free
• PAYG Withholding: Employee tax withholding
• FBT: Fringe benefits tax calculation and reporting
• BAS: Business Activity Statement quarterly/monthly
• IAS: Instalment Activity Statement

Employment Compliance

• Single Touch Payroll: Real-time payroll reporting to ATO
• Superannuation: 11.5% (2025), increasing to 12%
• Fair Work: Modern awards, enterprise agreements
• Long Service Leave: State-based variations
• Workers Compensation: State-based schemes

Financial Reporting

• AASB Standards: Australian accounting standards
• ASIC Reporting: For registered companies
• ASX Reporting: For listed companies
• Consolidated Reporting: Group financial statements

Industry-Specific Compliance

• Mining: Royalties, environmental reporting by state
• Healthcare: TGA, ACSQHC, My Health Record integration
• Financial Services: APRA prudential standards, AUSTRAC
• Manufacturing: Product safety (ACCC), EPA environmental
• Retail: ACL consumer guarantees, PCI-DSS payment security