Senior Engineer, Student Systems

Reference number: 25755
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, Student Systems to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Senior Engineer, Student Systems is a member of the Student and Stakeholder Engagement team who takes responsibility for maintaining and improving a complex landscape of student administration solutions, provide operational support to our customers and help implement QUT's digital transformation strategy. The Senior Engineer will be pivotal in contributing to configuration design practices and standards which ensures a sustainable platform. This will include, but not be limited to, standardised process design patterns, authentication and user profile designs, release and deployment management practices, documentation standards and testing and change processes. This role will work in partnership with team members, clients, vendors, and other IT professionals and has the focus on maintaining a range of solutions related to the Student and Stakeholder Engagement environment, encompassing Customer Relationship and Student Management Systems. The work undertaken by this team is critical to driving business efficiencies and it requires the person selected for the role to be contactable and/or work occasionally outside standard business hours. This position reports to the Principal Engineer, Student 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

1. Education, training, and/or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience.

2. Demonstrated experience in administrating, supporting and maintaining corporate systems and technologies.

3. Demonstrated experience in database query language (SQL), low-code application development, Crystal Reports, XML, and knowledge of VB.NET scripting or the ability and willingness to adapt to these and new technology skills.

4. Proven IT service/operations management expertise including but not limited to the following components:

• Change Control and Release Management

• Testing Management

• Change Management

• Service, Incident and Problem Management

5. Analytical skills including the ability to undertake advanced troubleshooting to identify, diagnose, and resolve problems or to propose solutions to complex problems while exercising professional judgement to achieve excellence in client service.

6. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and time management skills, including conflict management and negotiation skills, and a proven approach in building successful collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders that support achievement of outcomes in a high-level interdependency working environment.

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 maternity 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.

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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.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 30-Jan-2026

Applications Close: 13-Feb-2026 at 11.30pm