Senior IT Systems Analyst (ERP)

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary on schedule

17% Superannuation

EAP

Fitness passport

Discounted private health

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Senior IT Systems Analyst (ERP) to shape, support and enhance our enterprise application environment. You will provide technical expertise across design, development, implementation and ongoing improvement of critical administrative systems with a focus on delivering quality solutions that meet the University’s needs.

Working within Enterprise Services, you’ll partner with stakeholders across UniSC and vendors to deliver backlogs, requirements,

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, implementing and supporting enterprise applications and related infrastructure.
• Ability to maintain and deliver operational backlogs for development work.
• Experience with ERP PeopleSoft, ideally Campus and HCM services.
• Proven ability to lead stakeholders and vendors in app delivery and maintenance.
• Analytical skills to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL Server development, scripting with T-SQL and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholders and vendors to maintain and prioritise backlogs and related processes.
• Scope, architect, document technical requirements and implement new systems or enhancements.
• Proactively refine enterprise processes to improve functionality, reliability and efficiency.

Skills

ERP systems

Backlog management

PeopleSoft ERP

Vendor management

Requirements analysis

SQL Server

Tools

PowerShell

T-SQL

SQL Server

Job description

University of the Sunshine Coast – Sunshine Coast QLD

1d ago , from University of the Sunshine Coast

• Information Technology Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is continuing its digital transformation journey, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior IT Systems Analyst (ERP) to help shape, support and enhance our enterprise application environment. Working within Enterprise Services, you’ll provide technical expertise across the design, development, implementation and ongoing improvement of critical administrative business systems, with a strong focus on delivering quality solutions that meet the needs of the University.

This is an opportunity to work on complex technology initiatives while partnering closely with stakeholders across UniSC. From analysing business requirements and designing technical solutions to providing day‑to‑day support and identifying opportunities to improve applications and processes, you’ll combine strong technical capability with a customer‑focused approach.

If you enjoy solving complex business challenges, improving enterprise systems and using technology to deliver better outcomes for stakeholders, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to make an impact in this role.

You will

• lead and work with appropriate stakeholders and vendors to ensure operational support and development backlogs and related processes and practices are maintained, up‑to‑date, prioritised and delivered;
• lead and work with appropriate stakeholders to scope, architect, document technical requirements and/or implement new systems, integrations or system enhancements in accordance with UniSC policies and procedures; and
• implement a proactive approach to continuously enhance and refine the processes related to enterprise applications, ensuring their optimal functionality, reliability, and efficiency by identifying areas for improvement, applying best practice, and leveraging emerging technologies to streamline operations and maximise productivity.

About you

You’re a technically skilled and solutions‑focused systems professional who thrives in complex enterprise environments. You combine strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate business and customer requirements into practical technical solutions. Highly organised and proactive, you can manage competing priorities, maintain effective support and development workflows, and drive continuous improvement. You build strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and vendors, communicate clearly and confidently, and take a customer‑focused approach to resolving issues and delivering reliable, sustainable solutions that meet business needs.

You will possess

• Experience in the development, implementation and support of enterprise applications and related infrastructure, including object‑oriented programming, application services, web services and relational databases;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain, prioritise and deliver operational support and development backlogs;
• Experience with the support, problem management and development of changes or improvements of ERP PeopleSoft, preferable in Campus and HCM services;
• Experience leading stakeholders and vendors in the delivery of application development, support and maintenance activities;
• Effective analytical skills to collate customer requirements using structured methodologies to prepare functional requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver products using good software development principles; and
• Expertise in SQL Server database development and scripting, with a demonstrated proficiency in T‑SQL and PowerShell.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call [phone].

Workplace culture & perks

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.