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Lead the support, maintenance and continuous improvement of the University's enterprise Finance applications and PeopleSoft Financials platform
Work closely with Finance stakeholders, ICT teams and vendors to deliver reliable technology solutions that support the University’s teaching, research and strategic priorities
Salary $152,045 - $160,430+ 17% Superannuation
Are you an experienced enterprise applications specialist with strong finance systems expertise? Do you enjoy solving complex application issues, improving critical platforms and partnering with stakeholders to deliver reliable technology services?
Solve by Talent is partnering with the University of Sydney to recruit a Lead, Applications Support & Maintenance Specialist – Finance to provide technical leadership, support and continuous improvement across the University’s enterprise finance applications.
This is an opportunity to work with the critical finance platform in a large and complex ICT environment, combining hands-on application support with strategic advice, enhancements and ongoing improvement.
Why join the University of Sydney?
Join one of Australia’s leading universities at a pivotal point of change, where technology is evolving to better support student learning, empower teaching excellence, and enable research delivery at global scale.
ICT is central to delivering the University’s academic mission. Working across faculties, disciplines, and research communities, you will shape the platforms, services, and partnerships that enable student success, strengthen teaching, and accelerate research impact.
This work spans both the critical services that keep the University running every day and the ongoing improvement of systems and experiences.
With strong investment and clear direction, you’ll operate in a large and complex environment where your contribution has visible, meaningful impact across the University.
You’ll collaborate across academic and professional communities to help shape a more connected and capable University, supporting teaching excellence, research impact, and student success.
The Opportunity
As the Lead, Applications Support & Maintenance Specialist – Finance, you will provide in-depth support and maintenance across enterprise finance applications, with a strong focus on the University’s finance systems. Reporting to the Manager, Finance Platforms, you will act as a technical subject matter expert across application lifecycle support, incident resolution, releases, upgrades and continuous improvement.
Working closely with Finance, ICT teams and external vendors, you will manage complex application issues, advise on solutions and help ensure platforms remain stable, current and aligned with evolving business requirements.
This role is ideal for an experienced enterprise applications professional who combines strong technical capability with sound judgement, customer focus and the confidence to engage stakeholders from operational teams through to senior leaders.
What you’ll do
Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for enterprise finance applications across production and non-production environments.
Investigate and resolve incidents, identify root causes, manage escalations and coordinate major incident activity as required.
Coordinate application patches, upgrades, testing, implementation and release management in line with change management processes.
Act as a technical subject matter expert, providing advice across solution design, integrations, customisation and application lifecycle management.
Partner with Finance, ICT teams and vendors to resolve issues, manage stakeholder expectations and deliver effective service outcomes.
Monitor application performance, integrity and availability, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Contribute to standards, knowledge management and cross-skilling while mentoring team members and supporting new or transitioned applications.
What we’re looking for
Strong technical experience with PeopleTools Application Designer and associated technologies of Application Engine, SQR, BI Publisher and nVision.
Technical experience with complex integrations using PeopleSoft Integration Broker.
Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials across the core modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Billing, Accounts Receivable and Asset Management.
Integration knowledge with other industry applications such as Workday, SAP Ariba, Xetta and Concur.
Significant experience supporting and maintaining enterprise finance systems and applications in a large, complex environment.
Strong technical capability across finance applications, application servers, web servers and databases, with good SQL knowledge.
Expert knowledge of application lifecycle support, including incident management, upgrades, patches, release management and change management.
Demonstrated experience analysing complex issues, identifying root causes and delivering practical technology solutions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across ICT, business teams, senior leaders and vendors.
Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What’s in it for you?
At the University of Sydney, we support our staff with a range of benefits designed to enhance your career, wellbeing and work–life balance, including:
17% superannuation to support your financial future.
Extremely generous parental leave entitlements.
Competitive salary with salary packaging options.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Career development and learning opportunities.
Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport.
Access to a vibrant, globally recognised university community.
How to apply
If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building your career in a world-class university environment, we would love to hear from you.
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
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Accessibility and inclusion
The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
This may include adjustments to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible interview locations, receiving materials in advance, or any other practical support that will help you participate comfortably.
Technology has an important role to play in improving experiences and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and communities.
The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior ICT Business Partner, embedded in ICT to work alongside the Indigenous Strategy & Services portfolio, building trusted relationships and translating strategic priorities into practical technology outcomes.
Joining at an important time of transformation, you will help strengthen the way Indigenous Strategy & Services engages with ICT and ensure technology priorities are understood, supported and progressed across the University.
A targeted opportunity
This is a targeted position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
While applications are welcomed from all candidates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants will be assessed as a priority for this role.
The University is committed to creating a culturally safe, supportive and inclusive workplace, and to strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation across its workforce.
The opportunity
As Senior ICT Business Partner – Indigenous Strategy & Services, you will become a trusted technology advisor and a key connection point between the portfolio and ICT.
Working closely with Indigenous leaders, Associate Deans, academics and professional staff, you will take the time to understand their priorities, challenges and opportunities. You will then connect stakeholders with the right ICT expertise and help shape clear, practical and achievable technology responses.
The role combines strategic partnership with operational delivery. You may be working with senior leaders to identify longer-term technology priorities, helping resolve an immediate issue or bringing together ICT teams to progress an initiative.
Your focus will be on building confidence, creating clarity and ensuring stakeholder needs are understood throughout the technology lifecycle.
What you will do
You will:
Build trusted relationships across the Indigenous Strategy & Services portfolio.
Understand business priorities and translate them into practical ICT requirements.
Manage and prioritise technology demand through established governance processes.
Connect stakeholders with ICT delivery, architecture, service and specialist teams.
Support initiatives from early exploration through to implementation.
Identify opportunities to improve systems, services and business processes.
Act as a senior escalation point for ICT issues and service concerns.
Strengthen the overall experience of engaging with ICT.
About you
You are an experienced ICT Business Partner, Technology Business Partner or stakeholder engagement professional who can work confidently across both strategic and operational priorities.
You know how to listen, ask the right questions and build credibility with senior stakeholders. You can translate between business and technology teams and bring structure to complex or emerging needs.
You will bring:
Demonstrated experience in an ICT Business Partner or comparable stakeholder-facing role.
A strong record of building trusted relationships in complex organisations.
Highly developed communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience balancing strategic planning with practical delivery.
Experience managing and prioritising technology demand.
The ability to translate business challenges into achievable technology outcomes.
Demonstrated experience working with CRM platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics.
Knowledge of ServiceNow or similar service and demand management platforms.
Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and collaboration technologies.
Experience in higher education, government or another large and complex organisation will be highly regarded.
Why join the University of Sydney?
ICT is central to the University’s academic mission, supporting the systems, services and partnerships that enable learning, teaching, research and the day-to-day experience of staff and students.
In this role, your contribution will be visible and meaningful. You will help shape technology priorities for an important University portfolio while working in a collaborative and people-focused environment.
What's in it for you?
At the University of Sydney, we support our staff with a range of benefits designed to enhance your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
17% employer superannuation
generous parental leave and cultural leave
flexible and hybrid working arrangements
salary packaging options
Indigenous mentoring, leadership and career development programs
access to the University’s Indigenous staff network and YURA Network
health and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport.
Accessibility and inclusion
The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for wall candidates.
Adjustments and additional support are available throughout the recruitment process. This may include changes to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible locations, receiving materials in advance or other practical support that enables you to participate comfortably.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Camila Garcia, camila.garcia@sydney.edu.au.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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