University of Southern Queensland – Springfield QLD
* Total remuneration range $166,274.26 to $184,308.73 pa
* Campus location: Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich.
* To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
At UniSQ, Australia's leading regional University, we're committed to innovation, excellence and providing an exceptional experience for our students and staff. Our Information Technology and Digital Services (ITDS) team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, proactive services to ensure a seamless IT experience across all UniSQ campuses.
As we enter a period of transformation and innovation, we're looking for a forward-thinking Platform Lead (PeopleSoft) to lead and enhance our ITDS technology evolution and strategy, focusing on system effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Who you are
You're a proactive, results-driven IT leader with a passion for improving systems and services. You bring a strategic mindset, extensive experience delivering large scale IT initiatives, and a commitment to improving outcomes for staff, students, and the broader UniSQ community.
Building on this foundation, you are also an experienced PeopleSoft practitioner with a practical, grounded approach to system management. You're comfortable leading both technical and functional teams, engaging effectively with stakeholders, and ensuring the platform is stable, well-governed, and aligned to future organisational needs.
What you'll do
The Platform Lead (PeopleSoft) will be the central point of coordination for UniSQ's PeopleSoft environment. You will support a combined team of analysts, developers and data specialists, set priorities, manage upgrades and integrations, and ensure the system continues to meet the University's operational and strategic requirements.
* Provide leadership and oversight of UniSQ's PeopleSoft platform across HR, Finance and Campus Solutions.
* Manage a team of technical and functional staff, ensuring work is well organised and aligned to business needs.
* Oversee platform operations including upgrades, integrations, performance, security and enhancement planning.
* Act as the main contact for PeopleSoft-related technical and functional matters across UniSQ.
* Work with stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve issues and plan future improvements.
* Support a consistent approach to governance, change management and long-term roadmap planning.
* Strengthen collaboration between ITDS and business areas to ensure PeopleSoft work is coordinated and well communicated.
What will help you succeed
Together with your relevant qualification, you will have extensive industry experience in PeopleSoft within a large organisation and have proven experience in leading effective, motivated teams. You will also have:
* Strong experience managing and supporting PeopleSoft systems in a large or complex organisation.
* Background in system design, integration and ongoing operational management.
* Experience leading technical or professional staff and building effective working relationships.
* Excellent analytical, planning and communication skills.
* Alignment with UniSQ's values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence.
For further information about this role, please contact Phil George, Director (IT Operations) via 2*** or ***********@unisq.edu.au.
Building on its strengths as Australia's leading regional University, UniSQ's vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University's Strategic Plan outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.
Find out more about UniSQ at
To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
Reference Number : 0172_11/25
Location : Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich campus
Term : Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours/week)
Salary : Total remuneration range $166,274.26 to $184,308.73 pa (includes salary range of $140,227.08 to $155,436.42 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes : Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 09.00am (AEST)
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.
For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.
Please note - only individual applications will be accepted and/or individual candidate enquiries will be responded to.
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