Application Technical Lead

• Information Technology Services (ITS)
• Full-time, fixed-term position through to December 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $132,647 - $140,276 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)
• Based at our St Lucia Location
  
  

About This Opportunity 

The Application Technical Lead will be responsible for leading the technical aspects of large ERP system implementations, upgrades, and maintenance projects, using technical experience in software development and functional knowledge of ERP systems and system integration to design, document and deliver solutions.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Promote and ensure compliance with UQ's Cyber Security Policy and best practices, while engaging in solution design, implementation, testing, and documentation in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Lead the technical design, implementation, testing and documentation of solutions, engaging with diverse business and technical stakeholders across the University to deliver features that meet customer requirements.
• Act as a technical authority, reviewing solution designs to ensure long-term maintainability and system robustness.
• Investigate business requirements and identify effective solutions, driving continuous improvement in services and supporting change management activities.
• Provide senior technical advice, mentoring, and escalated support to team members, while ensuring efficient resolution of complex incidents and adherence to service expectations.
• Take responsibility for the creation of test cases and test scripts using in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications.
  
  

About ITS

The Division of Information Technology Services (ITS) at The University of Queensland provides an information environment that supports the teaching, learning, research and engagement objectives of the University and contributes positively to the student experience and the University’s reputation, in line with our values of Service, Team, Accountability and Results. It delivers network, systems and IT infrastructure support to the University, and application development.

Also located within ITS, is the internationally recognised network security group, AusCERT, which provides Internet security services throughout Australia and New Zealand. ITS manages core networks not only for the whole of The University of Queensland, but also works with other Queensland universities to manage access to the national university network (AARNet). ITS also operates research computing infrastructure and hosts many of the University’s largest servers.

About You

You will have a postgraduate degree in IT, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. You possess strong skills in business analysis, technical solution design, testing, and documentation within large ERP systems. Your experience includes working out the technical dependencies between IT projects, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring robust solutions through risk management. You have excellent communication skills, the ability to mentor and collaborate effectively, and are skilled in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

The ideal candidate will also bring strong technical knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft applications and experience in designing, testing, coding, and documenting complex programs. Experience in agile development, including a scrum master role and familiarity with the software development lifecycle, is also highly valued.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, and professional registration check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact [email protected].  For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  
• Resume 
  
  

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday, 2 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47768). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 11 March.