• Information Technology Services – Mt Helen Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• HEW 7 - $104,810 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will design, develop, and support automation solutions for business processes using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and other automation tools as well as custom developments. You will also be responsible for implementing, enhancing, maintaining and supporting application, database and integration solutions making up the University's Administration Systems (UAS).

You will:

• perform operational support to ensure the UAS operates effectively;

• undertake required customisations according to the scope and the schedule of work;

• ensure solutions meet or exceed stakeholder expectations and adhere to technical standards on coding and documentation; and

• implement and test software patches and upgrades prior to release.

About you

Reporting to the Team Leader, Automation, Access and Research, you will have demonstrated extensive experience in design, development and support of solutions within an automation platform (e.g. Microsoft Power Automate Desktop/Platform) and associated technologies, HTTP, JavaScript, Html, CSS, SQL, Web Services and general process automation or an equivalent similar automation technology toolset.

You will possess:

• demonstrated familiarity with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, C#, JavaScript), with the ability to apply it to automation, data processing, or application development tasks;

• demonstrated experience administering operating systems, applications, database management systems, development environments and development tools.

• demonstrated experience providing operational support and troubleshooting of complex technical issues.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 21 June 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

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