"Senior P&C Systems Officer"

Senior P&C Systems Officer

Footscray, Australia

Job Info

Job Identification 17345

Job Category IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration

Posting Date 02/23/2026, 04:01 AM

Locations Footscray Park

Apply Before 03/08/2026, 01:00 PM

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

About VU:At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team: The People & Culture Systems Team is a service‑focused group, dedicated to delivering modern, efficient, and strategically aligned HR technology solutions that support the University’s workforce and operational plans. Working closely with colleagues across P&C, Digital Campus Services, and broader University departments, the team drives system improvements, and process optimisation to enable effective decision‑making and a seamless user experience. With responsibility for implementing the HR technology roadmap, enhancing Oracle HCM and related systems, and providing high‑quality support, the team plays a central role in ensuring VU’s people systems are reliable, innovative, and aligned with the organisation’s operational plans.

About the Role: 

The Senior P&C Systems Officer plays a key role in enhancing, maintaining, and supporting Victoria University’s Oracle HCM and related people systems, ensuring they operate smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with organisational needs. Position Key Duties - Support, maintain, and enhance Oracle HCM functionality to improve system performance, usability, and alignment with organisational needs. 

- Collaborate with P&C, IT, and other stakeholders to gather business requirements and ensure system developments meet operational objectives. 

- Lead system testing activities, validating upgrades, enhancements, and new features prior to deployment. 

- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for P&C system users, resolving issues with minimal disruption to business operations. 

- Drive process improvement and system automation, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. 

- Develop, maintain, and document system processes while ensuring effective communication of changes to relevant stakeholders. 

- Produce and manage complex reports and dashboards using Oracle HCM and related systems, ensuring high data accuracy and integrity. 

- Support ongoing system maintenance and upgrades, including Oracle HCM and AscenderPay, coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth implementation.

Salary: HEP 7 - $101,288 - $109,639 – Plus 17% Super 

Employment Type: Full Time – Ongoing 

Hours: 36.75/1 FTE 

Location: Footscray Park Campus – 3 days on site.

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description - Senior P&C Systems Officer

About You: - You bring strong experience with Oracle HCM and HR technology platforms, with the ability to troubleshoot, optimise, and enhance system functionality. 

- You are a problem solver, comfortable analysing complex issues, managing data integrity, and producing meaningful reports and insights. 

- You work collaboratively across teams, displaying excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer‑focused support skills. 

- You thrive in environments that value process improvement, automation, and continuous enhancement, proactively identifying opportunities to streamline and elevate system performance.

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment. 

How to ApplyApplications must be submitted:

A cover letter

Your curriculum vitae/resume

Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description

Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Applications will close Monday 9 Feb 2026 at 5pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU WebpageOur Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.  Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.**Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.

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