Senior Application Engineer
About the role
Shape the future of enterprise applications and drive technology innovation across Southern Cross University. This Senior Application Engineer role provides strategic technical leadership across the enterprise application environment, shaping how technology connects, evolves and supports the University's teaching, learning and business operations. Working within Technology Services, you will lead the design and integration of complex application solutions across platforms, with a focus on TechnologyOne Finance and Student System modules and the integration platform. Over 2027 and 2028 you will be instrumental in delivering critical platform uplifts and helping business stakeholders maximize 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 role combines deep technical expertise with university-wide influence, working closely with senior stakeholders, guiding technical teams and championing emerging technologies including AI and automation to shape a more connected, secure and future-ready technology environment.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
You are an accomplished application engineering professional with extensive experience designing, implementing and supporting complex enterprise systems. You 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 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 enjoy developing others, establishing best practices and driving innovation that delivers meaningful organisational outcomes.
- 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 (highly regarded)
- Ability to influence technical decisions and build strong relationships across academic, business, and technology teams
Benefits
Southern Cross University is a regional university — young, small and vibrant — offering more exposure, opportunity and ownership to grow, achieve and build a meaningful career alongside passionate people and leaders. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, the University is integral to these communities. You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.
Pay
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.
Schedule & location
Full-time, continuing (permanent) position located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance is available.
Applications close 11:30pm AEST 22 November 2026. 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.