The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer – Patching Compliance & Reporting to join our Information Technology Team on a permanent, full-time basis. role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane.

This role oversees patch management, governance, and compliance with industry best practices and regulations. It ensures APA IT/OT systems follow an up-to-date patching regime, addressing security vulnerabilities per APA standards. Additionally, it involves analysing and improving patching practices, reporting compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders for effective risk management.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in complex environments, can work autonomously across various technological stacks, is able to challenge the status quo, and is confident in having tough conversations to drive continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Patching & Compliance Management: Provide Level 2 support for APA’s patching systems, oversee patching activities in line with vulnerability management standards, and ensure compliance through effective reporting and risk assessment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with system SMEs, owners, and business units to design, implement, and remediate security controls, manage vulnerability risks, and refine patching processes to align with industry best practices.
• Security & Vulnerability Management: Assist in developing, refining, and governing security controls, application whitelisting, desktop security measures, and vulnerability identification tools while ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Vendor & Partner Collaboration: Work with vendors to resolve patching-related incidents, support outsourced partners in hardware patching execution, and engage security teams for vulnerability assessments and remediation strategies.
• Operational Reporting & Automation: Monitor and report patching compliance, identify remediation actions, automate manual processes, maintain ITSM calendars, and mentor junior team members to enhance operational efficiency.

Your background

• Qualifications & Experience: A BSc in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related fields, OR equivalent hands-on experience in systems administration, patch management, or vulnerability management within a complex IT environment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of Microsoft technologies (SCCM, MCP, MCSE, MCSA, MCTS), Citrix, Ivanti, Intune, Tenable, Windows, VMware, and Cloud platforms (Azure & AWS).
• Security & Compliance: Knowledge of security frameworks such as PSPF, ISO27001, ISO27002, and familiarity with SCADA systems and IT governance best practices.
• Stakeholder & Communication Skills: Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, work autonomously, prioritise tasks in integrated, technical environments, and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Confidence in having tough conversations and the ability to challenge the status quo to drive continuous improvement.
• Operational Excellence: Strong commitment to ITIL processes (ideally ITIL V4 accredited), SLA management, conflict resolution, resilience under pressure, and a mindset for continuous improvement and HS&E best practices.

Working at APA

At APA we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We'll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.

We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

We are APA

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.

And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we're focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive - now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia's energy transition!

We'd love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment.

Role closes Sunday 16 March 2025. Role Reference number JR1408.

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.

About Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Sugar Research Australia invests in and manages a portfolio of research, development and adoption projects that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for the Australian sugarcane industry.

We have highly dedicated and passionate people working on industry-critical projects to deliver tangible value outcomes and impact for our industry stakeholders.

About the role

Reporting directly to the General Manager Finance & Operations, this position leads, advises on, maintains, and reports on SRA’s enterprise-wide audit, risk management, and business continuity frameworks. The position works closely with the Senior Management Team, the CEO and Chair of SRA’s Audit and Risk Committee, and broader management cohort to oversee the delivery of internal audits and risk management activities, including leadership of SRA’s quality assurance functions.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Participate as an effective member of the Finance & Operations management team to deliver on SRA’s strategic and financial objectives whilst building strong alignment, employee engagement, team ownership and accountability, across SRA and within the business unit.
• Manage key relationships with external Auditors and relevant stakeholders.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the SRA’s risk management framework to ensure that risk is minimised, mitigated, or encouraged, in line with the company’s risk appetite, across all business units.
• Provide advice and undertake regular reviews with risk owners to ensure the effectiveness (and documentation) of internal controls, and that management response across SRA’s risk management framework is appropriate and timely.
• Provide direction and support in relation to the administration, identification, measurement, control and review of strategic, operational, intellectual property and ICT risk registers, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and integrated as part of day-to-day operations and strategies.
• Develop comprehensive audit plans, outlining the scope, objectives, and methodologies for each audit.
• Manage the quarterly review and reporting of SRA’s risk registers, including Senior Management Team engagement in relation to preparation of quarterly risk updates for the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.
• Work with the Company Secretary to conduct annual reviews of SRA’s delegations to ensure they remain consistent with SRA’s internal control environment. Oversight of SRA’s Delegations’ documentation.
• Develop and provide training to employees on risk related matters and work with the senior management team to foster a culture of appropriate risk taking across SRA.
• Actively engage with regulators and Government stakeholders and operationalise regulatory requirements.
• To implement the Health, Safety and Environmental strategies, actions, & responsibilities which lead to attaining our desired HSE culture that is commensurate with the position.

About you

You will bring with you the following qualifications, capabilities and experience:

Essential

• At least three years’ experience in a Risk role, preferably with hands-on experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a business partnering capacity whilst maintaining essential independence.
• Demonstrated track record of influencing stakeholders from different backgrounds to drive risk-aware business outcomes.
• Significant experience in managing business continuity functions.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with demonstrated experience preparing and presenting risk reports to an executive and/ board.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a QA framework that enables business agility.
• A current manual driver’s licence is required to drive SRA vehicles.
• Tertiary qualification in risk or governance related discipline or significant applied experience as a risk management professional.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of cyber risk, intellectual property risk, and workplace health and safety risks.
• Graduate qualifications in risk management, compliance, or governance.

To apply

Please note this is a Fixed term role of 2 years.

Please copy and paste the following into your browser for the full position description: https://sugarresearch.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Internal-Audit-and-Risk-Manager-Position-Description.pdf

If your capabilities and experience meet the requirements of the role and you would like to be part of our dedicated team, please click ‘Apply’ to submit your application no later than Friday 7 March 2025. Your application should include your resume and address the requirements of the position.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia in order to apply. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake a medical screening and a police check.

About Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Sugar Research Australia invests in and manages a portfolio of research, development and adoption projects that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for the Australian sugarcane industry.

We have highly dedicated and passionate people working on industry-critical projects to deliver tangible value outcomes and impact for our industry stakeholders.

About the role

Responsible for the oversight of the Financial Management & Reporting Team, managing the end-to-end delivery of financial accounting information, payroll and transactional services.

The position also has oversight of the Management Accounting team responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of financial and management information used in planning, decision making, control of SRA budget and forecasting and reporting to stakeholders.

The Senior Finance manager is responsible for the provision of expert advice to SRA on all financial and management accounting information and reporting matters including planning of the organisation’s resources, providing information for decision making and ensuring that internal controls align with requirements of the SRA Board and its Committees.

The position works closely with the General Manager, Finance and Operations, and other key leaders within SRA. The role also liaises with external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and mentor the Finance team fostering a culture of superior customer service delivery, professionalism, teamwork and accountability.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the finance team and wider business during a period of technology upgrades including a new ERP system.
• Responsible for the delivery of SRA’s quarterly forecasting and annual budget process.
• Responsible for the delivery of Statutory Accounts, Audit, Tax compliance and related reporting.
• Responsibility for Treasury and Cashflow management with overall ownership of portfolio investment allocations for research programs.
• Responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial information to ensure management and Board deliverables are met.
• Preparation and presentation of policies and reports to Board and Audit and Risk Committee.
• Oversight and knowledge owner regarding SRA specific revenue recognition relating to levies and funding agreement reporting ensuring adherence to all relevant accounting standards and when appropriate liaising with State & Federal Government departments and other grant funding entities.
• Lead business partnering initiatives with the team working cross functionally with various business units, to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives acting as a trusted advisor.
• Scan and monitor potential developments that may impact SRA, exercising a strategic perspective to evaluate likely impacts and recommend the appropriate course of pre-emptive or post-event responses from a financial perspective.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development/updating and implementation of policies and procedures to support system changes and best practice.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives within the finance function and across SRA’s business operations, to reduce financial risk and improve efficiency.
• Manage key relationships with auditors, taxation, payroll, insurance, fleet and financial systems support providers.
• Assist the GM Finance and Operations with any additional duties as required.
• Demonstrates commitment to fostering the continuous development of a safer, healthier and more sustainable workplace at SRA, in a way that would be expected for this position.
• Identify and act on the training needs of yourself and those within your team to foster an environment of continuous learning within SRA.
• Any other duties as required from time to time.

About you

You will bring with you the following qualifications, capabilities and experience:

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role at a similar management level.
• Effective leadership and team management experience.
• Strategic mindset with a demonstrated track record of contributing to business system improvements.
• Highly developed adaptability and flexibility, in developing and accommodating changes in strategic and operational priorities affecting the role.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• A current manual driver’s licence is required to drive SRA vehicles.

Desirable

• Change Management experience - ERP implementation.
• Experience working within a similar sized not for profit organisation or government department or Agribusiness knowledge.
• CPA/CA qualified.

To Apply

Please note this is a Permanent role and some intra- and inter-state travel may be required.

Please copy and paste the following link into your browser for the full position description: https://sugarresearch.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Senior-Finance-Manager-Position-Description.pdf

If your capabilities and experience meet the requirements of the role and you would like to be part of our dedicated team, please click ‘Apply’ to submit your application no later than Friday 7 March 2025. Your application should include your resume and address the requirements of the position.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia in order to apply. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake a medical screening and a police check.

• Join Australia’s leading university-based commercialisation company
• Apply your knowledge of mining and mineral processing to Create Change
• Drive the transformation of quality intellectual property into global impact

Are you UniQuest’s next dealmaker?

·        Do you have an interest in the translation of deep tech?

·        Do you have a passion for doing deals that solve industry problems?

·        Are you looking to thrive in a collaborative, supportive team environment?

UniQuest is Australia’s leading university commercialisation company. In partnership with UQ researchers, we create impact through the commercialisation of UQ intellectual property (IP). UniQuest’s track record and notable successes include UQ’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology used in most of the world’s MRI machines; and ResApp Health Ltd, a start-up company that was developing a smartphone technology to identify respiratory diseases. It was acquired by Pfizer Australia in 2022 for $A179 million. Marketed products containing UQ IP licensed by UniQuest have generated gross sales of more than A$73 billion, significantly contributing to societal and economic impact. 

Projects in the Physical Sciences portfolio at UniQuest are typically drawn from such disciplines as IT, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, science, and materials science. The common thread is a focus on scalable and sustainable projects leveraging UQ IP to deliver societal and economic impact to the global community.

This role is focused on UQ’s expertise in mining and minerals processing technology. It is linked to UQ’s participation in the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer, designed to promote the commercialisation of technology relevant to the energy transition.

UniQuest has a 2-year fixed term contract position available within the Physical Sciences team as a Director, Commercialisation. Join UniQuest as a Commercialisation Director, and you will:

·        Build strong relationships with world-renowned researchers from a university ranked in the world’s top 50;

·        Identify and champion new technologies with the potential to create commercially valuable intellectual property;

·        Lead business development activities and pitch to industry and venture capital firms;

·        Negotiate and close deals within a supported and proven framework; and

·        Effectively manage complex scenarios and the competing needs and interests of academic and industry utilising solid influence, persuasion, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, where the opportunities are yours to create. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Australia’s leading university commercialisation company.

Our Benefits

We offer a purpose driven role within a collaborative and supportive working environment, excellent benefits including salary packaging, flexible work, purchase leave options to name a few.

This position offers outstanding professional development experiences along with the opportunity to work in an experienced commercialisation team.

The role is based at UniQuest’s offices on UQ’s St Lucia campus, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

For a copy of the Position Description please visit our website.

For your application to be considered please apply via Seek. https://www.seek.com.au/job/82040820?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1

Applications close Monday 10 March 2025

The Company

UniQuest is the commercialisation company of The University of Queensland (UQ). In partnership with UQ researchers, we create impact through the commercialisation of UQ intellectual property (IP). Established in 1984, UniQuest’s commercialisation track record positions UQ as the leader of research commercialisation in Australasia. UniQuest has formed more than 130 start-up companies built on UQ IP. These companies have raised more than A$1 billion to advance UQ technologies towards the market and have directly created more than 450 new jobs. UniQuest’s track record and notable successes include UQ’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology used in most of the world’s MRI machines; and ResApp Health Ltd, a start-up company that was developing a smartphone technology to identify respiratory diseases. It was acquired by Pfizer Australia in 2022 for $A179 million. Marketed products containing UQ IP licensed by UniQuest have generated gross sales of more than A$73 billion, significantly contributing to societal and economic impact. UniQuest has also established the Queensland Emory Drug Discovery Initiative (QEDDI), a world-class small molecule drug discovery and development group, dedicated to translating academic biomedical research into drug candidates for partnering.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities and ranks among the world’s top universities according to several key independent rankings. More than 56,000 current students study at UQ, which has won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ’s research has global impact, delivered by an interdisciplinary community of more than 1500 researchers across six faculties, eight globally recognised research institutes and 100+ research centres.

About Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Sugar Research Australia is owned by the Australian sugar industry and is a global leader in sugarcane industry research and development. SRA strives to shape the future prosperity of the Australian sugarcane industry through innovation and ingenuity.

About the Role

A permanent full-time opportunity is available in our Central District - based in Mackay. Working as part of the Industry Services Business Unit within SRA, as a District Delivery Officer you will play a key role in the delivery of activities and functions within your district and as required, within other districts.

The Delivery Officer role includes supporting the District Manager with one-on-one grower engagement, industry workshops and in field research/adoption activities.

You will support the creation and delivery of the district productivity plan, including the various in-field components associated with the plan to support industry to adopt research outcomes. 

You will also assist with the completion of current project activities (research and adoption) and supporting local growers with ongoing adoption of research outcomes.

About You:

You will bring with you the following qualifications, capabilities and experience:

• A sound understanding of sugarcane production.
• A sound understanding of irrigation.
• Demonstrated farm management or extension experience.
• Ability to collect and translate data to support industry decision making.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• A focus on safe work practices always.
• The ability to work under hot and humid conditions.

To see the full position description, copy and paste the below url into your browser:

https://sugarresearch.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Position-Description-District-Delivery-Officer-Mackay.pdf

To Apply

If you meet the requirements of the role and you would like to be part of our dedicated team, please click 'Apply' to submit your application no later than Friday 7 March 2025. Your application should include your resume and a statement clearly addressing the requirements of the position.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia in order to apply. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake a medical screening and a police check.

Engineer, Software (Mobile)

• Reference number: 25013
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $120,443 to $131,749 pa (HEW7) (inclusive of $101,775 to $111,330 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Engineer, Software (Mobile) to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Engineer Software (Mobile) contributes to supporting the creation of new and/or improvement of existing applications, interfaces, and content that will support a collaborative, connected and engaging digital experience. The role will demonstrate competence in developing on various mobile platforms (iOS, Android and Flutter) and be able to develop using user-centred design approaches, with a focus on quality to ensure compliance with appropriate quality frameworks and industry standards. The role is part of a team that works across various digital platforms. The work undertaken by this team is critical to driving business efficiencies and ensuring that day-to-day IT client computing runs smoothly. The appointee may be required to be contactable and/or work outside of standard business hours on occasion. These instances will be treated in accordance with the relevant provisions in the Enterprise Agreement for Professional Staff.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy.

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a degree with at least four (4) years of subsequent relevant experience in user experience design within an information technology area.
2. Demonstrated DevOps experience in contributing as a technical expert within a team and implementing improvement strategies that support effective responses to client needs to achieve organisational goals.
3. Proven analytical, problem-solving skills & software engineering skills with demonstrated experience in designing, developing, deploying and implementing solutions using various contemporary mobile technologies.
4. Demonstrated ability to maintain productive and collaborative working relationships, including the ability to develop and present concepts to negotiate with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
5. Proven planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing own and workflow priorities and working across a diverse number of initiatives within tight and competing timelines.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, automating, and testing corporate mobile applications and the use of industry standard testing platforms (eg. Firebase, Bitrise and Bitbucket), with a focus on improving user experience.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=9311BA28-48B7-AE75-B649-E38F32514FF5

Job opens: 04-Feb-2025

Applications Close: 18-Feb-2025 at 11.30pm

View Position Description

Principal Consultant, Business Process Analyst in Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division

• Reference number: 25022
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis.
• Remuneration: $158,080 to $165,606 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $133,579 to $139,939 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading).
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available).
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Principal Consultant, Business Process Analyst to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Principal Consultant, Business Process Analyst plays a vital role in leading and managing the review and analysis of business problems and enterprise processes and provides leadership and advice towards a solution. This role involves collaborating with various business stakeholders to plan, discover, and redesign processes and business solutions, with a strong focus on understanding business value and enhancing the customer experience. Within the Student and Stakeholder Engagement portfolio, the Principal Consultant, Business Process Analyst will be responsible for the review of processes and business requirements with the aim of process improvement, whilst working closely with solution architects, UX designers, software engineers, and testers to ensure that the processes and solutions are documented, built, and implemented in accordance with business expectation and in line with QUT and industry best practices.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field and extensive experience in ICT business analysis or business process principles and frameworks.
2. Significant experience in business and process analysis and requirements gathering, with the demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders and peers to gather requirements, conduct analysis and rapidly and accurately elicit requirements or solution design.
3. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to conceptualise, establish and implement new initiatives and innovative solutions within a specified framework, including the ability to develop process mapping (as-is & to-be in BPMN), value stream mapping, data and systems documentation in accordance with industry standards.
4. Demonstrated experience working in a similar role supporting the successful delivery of high-impact and high-value initiatives that lead to meaningful change and continuous improvement, with a proven ability to use initiative and self-drive to meet demanding deadlines.
5. Excellent written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to write clear and precise user and technical specifications, business cases, showcase presentations and reports.
6. Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders across all levels of the organisation along with the ability to exercise judgement in an impartial manner, provide advice and recommend, manage and implement change.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: [Principal Consultant, Business Process Analyst] 

Job opens: 04-Feb-2025

Applications Close: 28-Feb-2025 at 11.30pm

The Opportunity

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Workday Integration Lead to join our Information Technology team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, or Adelaide.

This role will be responsible for leading the Workday integrations support function, with a focus on managing live integrations while designing, configuring, and deploying new integrations between Workday and external systems across the HCM, Financials, and Procurement modules.

Key Responsibilities

•  Lead the design, development, and support of Workday inbound and outbound integrations, including modifications and new integrations.
•  Ensure future integrations align with approved functional and technical requirements.
•  Oversee incident management, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication.
• Perform break/fix support, regression testing, and manage integration monitoring and alerting.
• Work closely with business and technical teams to ensure seamless interface design and maintenance.
• Mentor a Workday Systems Analyst and promote innovation within integration technology.
•  Manage Workday release support and continuously optimise integration processes. 

Your background

•  Strong experience in designing and supporting Workday integrations with downstream systems.
• Hands-on expertise with Workday Studio, Core Connectors, Web Services (SOAP, REST API), and PECI payroll integration (preferably Chris21).
• Strong knowledge of Workday implementation tools, including Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer, and iLoad.
• Experience in Cloud Connect, RaaS, BIRT development, and XSLT document transformation.
•  Experience reviewing new Workday releases and optimising existing processes and integrations accordingly.
• Ability to manage integration updates and enhancements while ensuring system stability.
•  Proven ability to collaborate with multiple technical and functional stakeholders across different levels.
• Experience managing technical vendor relationships, particularly with Workday vendors for integration support. 

About the Team

APA has undertaken a significant ERP transformation program which has redefined our Finance, Procurement and People, Safety and Culture (PSC) functions. Everyone at APA will use Workday to complete day-to-day tasks such as accessing and updating personal information, applying for leave, viewing payslips and remuneration, submitting expenses, raising purchase orders, and completing online learning.  

Working at APA

At APA we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We'll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.

We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

We are APA

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.

And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we're focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive - now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia's energy transition!

We'd love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment.

Role closes Friday 21 February 2025. Role Reference number JR1944.

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.