Senior Application Engineer

Southern Cross University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Southern Cross University is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to shape the enterprise application landscape and lead complex integrations across TechnologyOne, Dynamics 365, Anthology and Blackboard. You will mentor teams, drive modernization, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions.

Based in Australia, the role focuses on AI, automation and innovation to improve teaching, learning and business operations, with relocation support for

Qualifications

• 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 or emerging technologies to business outcomes is valued.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction and enterprise application standards.
• Lead complex integrations, implementations and modernization.
• Drive digital transformation through AI, automation and innovation.
• Advise senior stakeholders on architecture and technology decisions.
• Mentor technical teams and strengthen engineering capability.

Skills

Enterprise applications

System integration

APIs & automation

Agile/DevOps

Security & compliance

Education

IT qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

TechnologyOne

Dynamics 365

Anthology

Blackboard

Job description

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 environment.

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?

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.

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New 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.

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 ****@scu.edu.au.