• Information Technology Services (ITS)
• Full-time, permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $113,377 - $127,112 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

As the Technical Delivery Lead, you will provide technical leadership and coordinate the delivery of complex IT infrastructure projects, with a focus on communications networks and construction initiatives. You'll lead engineering teams, ensuring day-to-day tasks align with project plans, standards, and quality requirements. Your ability to communicate clearly, mentor team members, and foster a collaborative environment will be critical to successfully delivering solutions that enhance the University's IT infrastructure.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate daily engineering tasks and resources to ensure alignment with project plans, timelines, and quality standards.
• Monitor task progress, proactively resolve roadblocks, and escalate issues to maintain project momentum.
• Provide technical guidance and enforce standards to resolve technical challenges during project delivery.
• Maintain clear communication across teams and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

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:

• Up to 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
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Bachelor's degree in information technology with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Broad knowledge of general computing concepts, including networking and IT infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage daily project activities and deliver outcomes on time and within scope.
• Experience leading engineering teams in technical project delivery within infrastructure and networking domains.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills applied in complex environments.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to mentor and provide operational direction.
• Organised and methodical engineering approach, ensuring attention to detail and efficient work processes.
• (Desirable) Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP), professional memberships (e.g., IEEE), and familiarity with project management and quality/service management methodologies.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Scott Dukeson, Senior Manager, ITS Infrastructure Build and Delivery at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information

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.

Applications close Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52312).