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Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Digital Solutions. A team you’ll want to be a part of.

When you join Digital Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that delivers impact by enhancing digital experiences for the graduates of tomorrow, researchers of today and all those working to make it a brighter future. 

But we know it’s not just what you do that matters, it’s who you do it with. Our people will tell you – our team sets us apart. We promise a supportive and friendly environment where you’ll collaborate to make an impact.

Make it matter. Join Digital Solutions at Griffith.

About the Opportunity

Platform Engineers are accountable for ensuring high availability, resilience, and security of platforms as well as business operations / services; incorporating automation to reduce repetition. They ensure continued successful operation of technology platforms, minimising any disruptions that can impact client experience. They perform operations activities for platforms such as managing availability, capacity, service levels, support, upgrades, and patching. They also provide support to development and implementation through testing; systems integration, configuration, and installation; and post implementation support. They actively contribute to the ongoing continual improvement of Platform Engineering practices, methods, and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, monitoring and provisioning of pre-production and production application and integration environments/platforms
• Work with projects, product teams and/or vendors to implement and/or support integrations between on prem systems or hybrid integrations with third party solutions
• Support, installation, configuration, upgrades and patching of applications
• Use observability tools to create checks, dashboards and surface key metrics to support product teams
• Use DevOps methodology and tools such as Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy and PHIRE to manage release on key enterprise platforms including but not limited to Azure, PeopleSoft, .NET, UiPath.
• Automate repeatable processes
• Work with projects and product teams to support and enhance their software delivery processes

About you

• You have a can do attitude and like working as part of a fun, supportive team
• A desire to work with and learn a broad range of technologies and platforms, with the ability to specialise in a few key areas
• A versatile IT professional with a background as either an Enterprise Applications Engineer, Integration Specialist, DevOps Engineer or similar
• Demonstrated technical competency, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with change management processes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal along with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends will be required as part of this position.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 7 Salary – Base range - $101,068.27 - $109,496.54 + 17% super. Full package range - $118,249.89 - $128,110.96.

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on l.whitworth@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Thursday 30th October @ 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

About us

aXcelerate is a leading SaaS provider, with our Student and Learning Management System powering millions of learners' course and competency records nationwide. As an industry leader, we’re on an exciting growth journey, transforming the way training providers and employers manage and support their learners.

Recognised as a Great Place to Work for three years running, we have a culture where people feel valued and supported to thrive. With ambitious growth plans and countless opportunities to develop your career, there’s never been a better time to join our team and help us shape the future of education technology.

The role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll hit the ground running as part of our dynamic engineering team powering the aXcelerate platform. Your focus will be on building secure, high-quality software while collaborating in an agile environment alongside juniors, seniors, and team leads. This is an opportunity to shape the systems and technology that underpin our product.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

🚀 Drive complex projects end-to-end, from technical design through to launch.

🤝 Promote best practices such as code reviews, unit testing, automation, and operational excellence.

🧭 Balance technical debt with product development priorities and identify opportunities for improvement.

🔍 Stay ahead of emerging technologies, prototyping and implementing solutions focused on reliability, security, performance, and cost.

💡 Solve complex architectural challenges with innovative, industry-aligned solutions.

📚 Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers, supporting their professional growth.

🌐 Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design teams to build high-impact solutions.

You’ll bring:

💻 5+ years’ full-stack development experience with proficiency across a range of technologies.

⚛️ Frontend expertise with React and TypeScript.

🛠️ Backend experience building APIs and serverless functions with Node.js.

🔧 High proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows.

⚡ Proven experience resolving customer-facing issues effectively and efficiently.

📖 A collaborative and learning mindset seeking to improve teamwork and to stay current with new technologies.

🐳 Experience with containerisation and serverless technologies in AWS (desirable).

What we offer

• Hybrid work opportunity: 2-3 split (Office-WFH)
• A central location, close to public transport, cafes and shops, with free on-site parking available.
• A vibrant, supportive and team-oriented culture, with regular team activities and social events.
• A focus on professional development and learning, with access to our LMS, external and internal training opportunities and your own personal annual PD budget.
• Access for you and your family to an Employee Assistance Program and resources.
• Cashback offers and discounts on popular brands through our Employment Hero app.
• Gym discount and reduced price Pilates classes.
• Opportunities for career development with well defined career pathways across the business.
• Proud members of Women in Technology with access to networking events, professional development opportunities and resources.

How to apply

Please submit an up-to-date resume outlining your suitability for the role and a portfolio if you have one (github or personal website).

We're looking for people who identify with our values - H.E.A.R.T.: Honesty, Empathy, Acceptance, Respect, and Trust, while also bringing an individual perspective to their work. We’re committed to promoting diversity in the workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know by emailing careers@axcelerate.com.

aXcelerate acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work, live and learn and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land. We are committed to fostering learning and development in the communities that we serve.

• UQ Library
• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $115,645 - $129,654 (HEW 8), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
• Leverage your strong leadership skills as well as experience in service models, design and delivery, to develop successful student-focused teams.
• Excellent opportunity to provide strategic leadership, collaborate with key university stakeholders, and ensure a high-quality, inclusive student experience.
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

This is a key role within the Library Student Experience Directorate. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing inclusive, student-focused digital services, including tier 2 IT support and assistive technology. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Digital Capability and Student Experience, you will provide leadership in service innovation and staff development. You will also collaborate with university stakeholders to enhance the student experience through effective digital solutions and support staff digital capability across the directorate.

Key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership and Team Management

• Lead the delivery of Student IT support for UQ systems and services that enhance student learning and engagement, ensuring alignment with Library and University priorities.
• Lead and manage the Student Digital Capability Support team, with line management of Team Leaders who oversee individual team members. Provide strategic leadership, coaching and performance development to Team Leaders, collaborating with and empowering them to build high-performing teams and foster a culture aligned with UQ values and committed to continuous growth.

Service Management and Innovation

• Manage service compliance with relevant legislation, University policies (including ICT and Cyber Security), and defined service boundaries. Support staff in understanding risk profiles affecting clients, the institution, and the role they play in protecting both.
• Support and guide the effective development and maintenance of service documentation and knowledge base content. Ensure the IT training program for AskUs staff is appropriately designed and effectively delivered by Team Leaders, supporting consistent, high-quality service.
• Oversee the delivery of digital and learning support services that ensure equitable access to Library facilities and resources for students with short or long-term accessibility needs.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Proactively collaborate with key stakeholders across the university, including Library Technology Services and Information Technology Services. You will identify opportunities for new initiatives and partnerships that enhance the student experience and manage the service impacts of digital projects.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Oversee the collection and analysis of service data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and inform strategic planning. You will contribute to service documentation and knowledge base content to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

About You

• You have a university degree with substantial or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering high-level IT support and digital capability services, preferably in an academic library environment, with an understanding of the Library’s role in supporting digital literacy and learning.
• Strong knowledge of current technologies and tools used in a university context, including the ability to quickly acquire expertise in UQ-specific systems to deliver effective client-facing IT services.
• Demonstrated ability to implement privacy, confidentiality, compliance, and risk management practices, including relevant legislation, ICT and Cyber Security policies, and the ability to guide staff in managing risks affecting clients and institutional operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and inclusive service delivery, including supporting students with diverse learning needs and promoting access to digital and physical resources.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and implement programs and procedures that improve operational efficiency.
• You have a proven ability to lead and manage team leaders, including performance development, mentoring, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, negotiate with influence, and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders across the University

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
• Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Justine Cawley at j.cawley@library.uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-56149) in the subject line.

Applications close 19 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-56149). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 3 November 2025.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.