• Full time, continuing (permanent) opportunity
• Provide leadership in analysis through the design phase and problem resolution
• Choice of campus offering great lifestyles, with relocation support available

About us

Southern Cross University is a young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow. Our gamechanging new education model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Southern Cross University’s Technology Servicesprovides effective technology leadership, strategy, and expertise through proactive engagement with the University and its partners, with the goal to deliver purposeful and reliable technology systems in line with the expectations and to meet the strategic objectives of the University and its customers. The work unit consists of broad functional areas including Infrastructure Services, Service Desk & Desktop Support, Application Services Management and Innovation & Delivery Team.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer, known locally as an Analyst Programmer to take our software used by student, staff and the broader community to the next level. In this role,you will work alongside several software engineers in the Innovation and Delivery Team developing high quality solutions based on client specifications. Also, there is an opportunity to have a huge impact in the future of the university’s data architecture and processes.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Liaise with clients to design quality solutions that meet their requirements.
• Provide leadership in the analysis of system design and development.
• Develop complex solutions in a flexible working environment.
• Undertake testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the quality of implemented solutions.
• Provide diagnosis and problem resolution as needed.

About you

You will bring degree level qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science or industry experience and a thorough working knowledge ofdata management and systems integration technologies, API design, and agile development methodologies.You will be passionate about the changing development landscape and learning new skills as needed to meet project milestones.

You will have technical skills in some or all of the following

• Languages: C#, VB.NET, SQL, Groovy, JavaScript
• Databases: Oracle, MSSQL, Snowflake
• ELT tools: Boomi,SSIS
• Web API: SOAP,REST
• Third party integrations: Aurion, Blackboard, TerminalFour, Technology One

The University’s values are integrity and collegiality. Alignment with these values, along with the ability to actively contribute to the success of a team, are inherent requirements of the role.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.

This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent) 
• HEW Level 7. The base salary ranges from $96,088 - $104,376 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $122,119.
• Located at either Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast or Lismore. The successful candidate can negotiate their preferred location. All regions offer the very best of an Australian coastal and regional lifestyle. Generous relocation support is available for the successful candidate if relocating to one of these regions to commence in this role.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and provide responses to the selection criteria in the position description by the closing date.  Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name:Tara Hawkins, Acting Innovation and Delivery Manager

Phone: 0431 474 681

Email: tara.hawkins@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 9:00 am AEST, Friday 8 July 2022

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion and aim to ensure equality in the recruitment of our staff.  Applications are supported and encouraged from those that bring diversity to the University.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.