"Senior Manager, Core Systems"

Job Description:

• Align ICT services with business priorities to deliver a seamless and future-ready digital employee experience.
• Lead teams delivering ESM and digital workplace technologies to empower innovation and impact across the organisation.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $173,602 – $178,970 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

• Provide strategic leadership in setting and executing the digital workplace and employee experience (DEX) vision, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, technology architecture, and evolving business needs.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the ServiceNow platform and workforce technologies, enabling streamlined digital workplace services, optimised employee workflows, and measurable value through sourcing strategies, service models, and compliance practices.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by modernising workplace platforms, fostering a data-driven culture, and enabling technology adoption that transforms employee engagement, collaboration, and performance.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in information technology, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in digital workplace leadership.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, technology-enabled initiatives, including ServiceNow and digital workplace programs within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated expertise managing multi-platform solutions across enterprise applications, SaaS ecosystems, and cloud services such as Azure and AWS.
• Strong ability to translate organisational strategy and workforce needs into cohesive digital workplace and ServiceNow roadmaps that drive measurable business impact.
• In-depth understanding of emerging technologies and digital transformation trends influencing the future of employee experience and workplace innovation.

Note: Some after-hours and weekend work, as well as occasional national travel, may be required.

Position description: PD - Senior Manager, Core Systems (521634).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Mike Masiye at mike.masiye@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 30 November 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.