- Own Jira at enterprise scale across Southern Cross University
- Automate workflows, connect systems and improve delivery visibility
- Shape a critical platform within a modern agile technology team

Be Bold. Belong. Be More. At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you. A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale.

This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

Southern Cross University is continuing to transform how technology supports teaching, learning and research.

As Senior Application

Developer – Jira, you'll take technical ownership of our Jira environment, the platform our Technology Services teams rely on to plan, track and deliver their work.

This is a specialist role for a Jira expert who knows how to make an enterprise platform work harder. You'll own configuration, workflows, automation, integrations, governance and continuous improvement, while ensuring Jira remains secure, reliable, scalable and aligned to the needs of our delivery teams.

You'll work across the broader Atlassian and technology ecosystem, using your technical expertise to connect platforms, automate processes and create dashboards and tools that give teams and leaders greater visibility of delivery.

You'll also be the person others turn to for complex problems, technical guidance and better ways of working. Working closely with agile teams, developers, business process specialists and senior stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into smart, sustainable platform solutions.

You will make an impact by:

- Specialist in Jira configuration, workflows, permissions, automation and governance
- Building integrations and automations across Jira and connected platforms
- Creating dashboards and reporting, that improve delivery visibility
- Leading platform upgrades, migrations, performance and continuous improvement
- Providing expert support,



training and technical guidance to delivery teams
- Specialist in enterprise portfolio systems such as Academic Work Tool and others

What You Will Bring You are a specialist and enterprise technology problem-solver who understands that great platform administration goes well beyond configuration. You will have hands-on experience managing Jira and enterprise technologies at scale and a strong understanding of how workflows, automation, permissions, integrations and reporting come together to support agile delivery. You're equally comfortable getting into the technical detail and working with stakeholders to understand what they actually need.

You enjoy taking ownership of a platform, challenging inefficient processes and finding ways to automate or simplify them. You can see the connections between systems and understand how a change in one part of the technology environment can affect another.

Most importantly, you bring the judgement to balance flexibility with governance, user experience with security, and immediate requirements with longer-term platform sustainability.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

- Proven experience administering and developing Jira at enterprise scale
- Strong Jira automation, workflow, dashboard and integration capabilities
- Experience with REST APIs, scripting or similar integration technologies
- Knowledge of Atlassian platforms and enterprise identity/security environments
- Strong stakeholder skills and experience working in agile technology teams

Experience with Jira Software and Jira Service Management, Confluence, Bitbucket/GitHub, ScriptRunner, Azure DevOps, SSO/SAML and Microsoft technologies will be highly regarded. Experience working with enterprise or higher education technology environments will also be advantageous.

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more.



And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed.

A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities.

Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is

- Full-time, continuing (permanent)
- Located at Gold Coast, QLD 4225. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities
- HEW Level 7. The base salary ranges from $108,361 - $117,660 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $137,662.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University? Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Name: Vivian Cormier

Email: [email protected]

Applications close 11.30pm AEST 22 November 2026.

Eligible applicants must have Australian or Current Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter. The cover letter must clearly address each selection criterion in the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to [email protected].

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📌 Senior Application Developer (Gold Coast)
🏢 Southern Cross University
📍 Gold Coast