Senior Engineer, Software
Senior Engineer, Software
- Reference number: 26185
- Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
- Remuneration: $138,193 to $156,633 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $116,774 to $132,357 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
- Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Software to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.
The Senior Engineer, Software contributes to the development of application solutions that support the delivery of business objectives that help to improve business efficiencies and deliver solutions that support students, researchers and professional staff. The role will work in partnership with clients and other IT professionals to ensure an integrated approach to the development of new enterprise solutions and services and the ongoing maintenance of existing services. This position reports to the Manager, Digital Systems for career planning, development, and performance expectations.
We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy.
What you need to succeed
- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications together with extensive relevant experience with solutions technology service delivery in a large and diverse organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, foster collaborative team environments, and develop and promote a client centred, continuous improvement and quality assurance focus in a complex technological environment, including participating in the development and implementation of procedures and strategies.
- Proven ability to engage with business leaders and senior stakeholders, gather and document business requirements, and identify and resolve technical issues with a focus on implementing desired business outcomes in a complex technological environment with competing demands
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and time management skills, with a proven track record of effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive the achievement of project and organisational outcomes.
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to maintain productive and collaborative working relationships while effectively managing and aligning stakeholder expectations and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in leading the development of solutions for a medium to large scale business using the concepts of agile to accelerate the delivery of quality outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.
Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
Explore more benefits of life at QUT.
Belong at QUT
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.
At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment
How to Apply
Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.
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Job opens: 11-May-2026
Applications Close: 25-May-2026 at 11.30pm
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