Senior Application Engineer

Southern Cross University; Lismore; 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 provide strategic technical leadership across its enterprise application environment, shaping how technology connects and supports teaching, learning and operations.

You will lead design and integration of complex solutions, focus on TechnologyOne, Dynamics 365, Anthology or Blackboard, and guide teams through platform uplifts through 2027-2028.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing, implementing and supporting complex enterprise systems.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set 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.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Integration leadership

Digital transformation

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant IT qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

TechnologyOne

Dynamics 365

Anthology

Blackboard

Job description

• Shape enterprise application architecture and technical strategy
• Lead complex integrations across major university technology platforms
• Drive digital transformation, innovation and technical capability

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

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’ll 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.

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.