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

About This Opportunity

This role sits within the Identity Management team and serves as a Senior Technical resource for Identity Management systems and initiatives at UQ, providing advanced technical expertise in identity services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Cyber Security and Identity Leadership: Promote compliance with UQ's Cyber Security Policy and provide technical leadership for Identity systems, engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Technical Ownership and Innovation: Act as the Technical Owner for critical Identity services and drive the adoption of new technologies to enhance Identity services.
• Project Management and Client Support: Manage significant Identity Management projects, provide expert advice on business processes, and ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
• Mentoring and Representation: Offer senior technical advice and mentoring to team members, and represent IT Services in non-technical matters, including staff selection and committees.

About You

Essential

• Qualifications in IT (or significant progress towards it) with extensive relevant experience, or equivalent education and training.
• Proven experience in business analysis, technical solution design, and consulting on IT projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong technical knowledge in Identity-related technologies, including directory services, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, cloud identity, Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID and certificate-based services.
• Extensive experience with one or more Identity-related technologies mentioned above.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, precise technical and user documentation.
• Proven ability to mentor team members and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to prioritise workload, work independently, and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in the higher education sector, DevOps practices and associated tools, experience with development and operations in enterprise-scale technology environments, and IaaS/PaaS technologies and services.

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:

• 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?

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 Dr Roy Duncan, Senior Manager, Identity Management, via [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Applications close Wednesday 23 July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52630).

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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.