"SMS Developer"

SMS Developer

Footscray, Australia

Job Info

Job Identification 17474

Job Category IT Systems Configuration & Programming

Posting Date 03/03/2026, 12:27 AM

Locations Footscray Park

Apply Before 03/22/2026, 01:00 PM

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 SMS Developer sits within Digital and Campus Services (DCS), a group dedicated to delivering modern, customer‑centric technology solutions that enhance the experience of students, staff, and the wider VU community. The role works closely with the Student Experience Domain, collaborating with developers, analysts, infrastructure, network, architecture, and security teams to support and improve the TechnologyOne Student Management System. DCS is focused on service excellence, digital transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement—driving high‑quality outcomes across VU’s application, data, infrastructure, and digital solution environments

About the Role:

The SMS Developer plays a vital role in delivering and supporting high‑quality technical solutions for Victoria University’s TechnologyOne Student Management System, responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining complex applications, interfaces, reports, and workflows that enhance the student experience. The role provides production support, troubleshoots technical incidents, contributes to continuous improvement, and collaborates closely with developers, analysts, infrastructure, security, and vendor partners to ensure reliable, efficient, and student‑centric system operations

Position Key Duties

Analyse functional specifications, design solutions, and develop complex application software aligned with VU’s information system requirements.

Provide production support by identifying root causes and resolving technical incidents.

Prepare and maintain clear technical and testing documentation to support system stability and continuity.

Offer technical consultation to support the scoping and assessment of change initiatives.

Contribute to continuous improvement activities across policies, procedures, and processes within the Student Experience Domain.

Liaise with external vendors to report, investigate, and resolve technical issues.

Collaborate with other DCS teams to ensure consistent, high‑quality technical advice and alignment with standards.

Adhere to and promote University OHS, sustainability, and inclusion practices in line with VU’s values and Protecting Country initiatives.

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 – SMS Developer

About You: You are an experienced and solutions‑focused developer with deep knowledge of TechnologyOne’s architecture, configuration, and customisation capabilities, bringing strong skills in SQL, Java, JavaScript, PL/SQL and/or .NET to design, build, and support high‑quality system enhancements. You excel at developing ETLs, workflows, integrations, and reports, and you are confident working in cloud‑based StudentOne environments. A natural collaborator, you work effectively with analysts, technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders, balancing multiple priorities while producing clear and comprehensive technical documentation. You bring strong problem‑solving skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to work autonomously, while demonstrating professionalism, communication excellence, and a commitment to inclusive, safe, and values‑driven workplace practices

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 Sunday 22 March 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 VUVU 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 Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting CountryVictoria 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 InclusivityVU 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 RecruitmentVU 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.