Looking to take your Systems Administration skills into the world of cloud and enterprise SaaS platforms? This role offers the opportunity to support and evolve critical HR systems used across the University.
About This Opportunity
The Cloud Systems Administrator plays a key role in the support, administration and ongoing evolution of the University’s Human Capital Management Systems (HCMS) ecosystem. As the University continues to modernise its technology landscape and transition toward cloud-based platforms, this role will contribute to maintaining stable, secure and well-integrated systems that support core HR operations.
Working across business and technical teams, you will apply strong systems administration and technical troubleshooting skills to support and enhance enterprise platforms such as Aurion, Workday and UKG Pro. The role focuses on system configuration, integration support, operational stability and assisting with the transition of services toward modern cloud-based solutions.
You will contribute to improving system reliability, strengthening security practices and supporting the ongoing evolution of the University's HCMS environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Administer, monitor and maintain enterprise HR systems and supporting infrastructure within the HCMS ecosystem to ensure high availability, performance and reliability
Manage system configurations, environment settings, scheduled processes and system updates across platforms such as Workday, Aurion and UKG Pro
Support the transition of legacy or on-premise services toward cloud-based platforms and integrated solutions, working with internal teams and vendors
Monitor system health, investigate incidents and coordinate timely resolution of system issues to minimise operational disruption
Assist with system upgrades, patches and releases, including validation testing and post-release support
Maintain and improve system documentation, support procedures and operational runbooks
Work collaboratively with integration, security and business teams to support system changes, improvements and new initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement activities that enhance system performance, security and operational efficiency.
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 ofbenefits and rewardsare available, such as:
Up to26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions+17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times,purchasedleave, 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
Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
On campus childcare options
Affordableparking (from just $6.40a day)
Salary packaging options
About You
We are seeking a technically capable Systems Administrator who enjoys working with enterprise systems and supporting organisations as they modernise their technology environments. You will bring strong troubleshooting skills, a solid understanding of system administration and an interest in cloud-based platforms and integrations.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training
Demonstrated experience administering and supporting enterprise applications or ERP systems
Experience working with system configuration, integrations or middleware within complex environments
Technical knowledge of platforms or technologies such as SQL, Unix/Linux, scripting or similar enterprise technologies
Experience supporting system upgrades, releases or platform improvements
The ability to analyse technical issues and coordinate effective solutions
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to maintain clear technical documentation
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with business users, vendors and technical teams
The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks.This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You mustmaintainunrestricted 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 contactDr Silviu Risco, Associate Director, HCM Systems at s.risco@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au,statingthe 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:
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.We'rededicated toequity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community.We'recommitted to attracting,retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples.If you require an alternative method tosubmityour application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contacttalent@uq.edu.au.
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 Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61280).
