"Senior IDS Platforms Analyst & Coordinator"

Position Details

• Full -Time | Fixed term (Oct 2026)
• HEO7| $100,233 - $110,954
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior IDS Platforms Analyst & Coordinator with a systems analyst mindset, who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.

This is more than a technical role—it’s an opportunity to shape how our financial systems operate, evolve, and support the University’s mission to make a difference through education and research. You’ll coordinate the planning, enhancement, and operation of our financial systems, ensuring they’re robust, compliant, and future-ready. You’ll work closely with the Finance team to drive innovation and improve workflows across the University.

This is achieved by

• Coordinating the technical change, configuration and release management process for the relevant platforms and applications in alignment with IDS frameworks, principles and standards.
• Conducting requirements analysis activities, interpreting business requirements and translating into technical requirements.
• Supporting the relevant stakeholders in developing and implementing the vision and associated roadmap for the platform and applications.
• Supporting both formal and informal market scanning and benchmarking activities to be aware of emerging market offerings and trends
• Identifying, managing and mitigating risks related to the activities being undertaken by the role in line with IDS and Flinders University policies and procedures.

To learn more about the role, please review the Position Description

About You

You’re a confident communicator and strategic thinker, with high level thinking, planning and analytical skills to support outcomes and meet the University's strategic goals, and a passion for improving processes. You have significant experience in supporting and maintaining Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications, along with a broad knowledge of the principles and practices of the software development lifecycle.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Well-developed interpersonal influence and demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with staff and customers across a diverse organisation particularly during the design, management and implementation of customer solutions.
• General experience in agile ways of working including exposure to scaled agile methodologies.
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of the software development lifecycle.
• Higher education experience is advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have an appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant technical area, and / or equivalent relevant experience in an IT environment.

About IDS

IDS are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative.
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers.
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Suitability statement, addressing the below key position capabilities from the position description.
• High level thinking, planning and analytical skills to support outcomes and meet the University's strategic goals.
• Well-developed skills in contributing to a team reaching its full potential, including well developed interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• General experience in dealing with customer relationships and expectations
• Significant experience in supporting and maintaining Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications, Software as a service, and enterprise applications (specifically finance related applications).
• Broad knowledge and experience in the design and execution of application upgrades including planning, test plan, execution and program close out using good change management principles and practices

For more information regarding this position, please contact Michael Nettle

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Certification

National Police Check - Australian Federal Police

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

16 Mar 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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