"Senior Manager, Core Systems"

Job Description:

• Align ICT services with UWA’s Research and Campus needs to support excellence and experience.
• Lead teams delivering systems, infrastructure, and tailored tech for research and campus operations.
• 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 designing, delivering, and supporting new and updated solutions within a defined portfolio, aligned with the University's strategy, architecture, and business needs.
• Embed software development and support practices across the application portfolio to ensure consistency and quality.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across research technology platforms, campus digital initiatives, and related operational systems.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, business, or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, technology‑enabled initiatives in complex environments, integrating data, infrastructure, and digital services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑platform programs spanning enterprise systems, IoT, and cloud ecosystems such as Azure and AWS.
• Strong capability in translating research and campus strategies into cohesive digital service roadmaps that enhance performance and user experience.
• Deep awareness of emerging technologies and digital transformation trends shaping smart campus and research‑driven environments in higher education.

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, 16 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.

Learn more about us.

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.