Your opportunity

Shape the future of enterprise applications and drive technology innovation across Southern Cross University.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Application Engineer to provide strategic technical leadership across our enterprise application environment, helping shape how technology connects, evolves and supports the University's teaching, learning and business operations.

Working within Technology Services, you'll lead the design and integration of complex application solutions across platforms, with a focus on TechnologyOne, in the Finance and Student System modules. You will also work through our integration platform. Over 2027 and 2028 you will be instrumental in delivering critical platform uplifts and helping business stakeholders get the most of the new technologies.

You will influence architectural direction, establish development standards and drive major technology initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen connectivity and deliver lasting value.

This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with university-wide influence. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, guide technical teams and champion emerging technologies, including AI and automation, to shape a more connected, secure and future-ready technology setting.

You will make an impact by:

- Setting technical direction and enterprise application standards
- Leading complex integrations, implementations and modernization
- Driving digital transformation through AI, automation and innovation
- Advising senior stakeholders on architecture and technology decisions




- Mentoring technical teams and strengthening engineering capability

What you will bring

You'll be an accomplished application engineering professional with extensive experience designing, implementing and supporting complex enterprise systems. You'll bring strong expertise in higher education platforms such as TechnologyOne, Dynamics 365, Anthology or Blackboard, together with a deep understanding of system integration, APIs, data management and workflow automation.

You'll combine strategic thinking with practical technical capability, confidently navigating complex environments and translating business needs into secure, scalable and sustainable solutions. An influential communicator and collaborative technical leader, you'll enjoy developing others, establishing best practices and driving innovation that delivers meaningful organisational outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you will also need:

- Relevant IT qualifications or equivalent extensive industry experience
- Ideally 8+ years enterprise application and platform experience
- Advanced integration, API, automation and troubleshooting expertise
- Strong knowledge of security, data integrity and compliance principles
- Experience leading complex implementations and Agile/DevOps delivery





Experience applying AI, analytics or emerging technologies to improve business or learning outcomes will be highly regarded, along with the ability to influence technical decisions and build strong relationships across academic, business, and technology teams.

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 either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities
- HEW Level 9. The base salary ranges from $138,425 - $145,123 per annum, plus 17% employer's contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $169,793.

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?

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