* Annual base salary from $122,628 to $136,449 (HEW Level 8) plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading
* Hybrid Full time, fixed-term role until December 2026
* Supportive, collaborative team with a hybrid working environment based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
The Role
The student 360 Foundation Program (S360F) is a key component of the University's digital transformation and has established a digital platform - Salesforce - for student support and administration. The first phase of this project went live on 30th September 2024. S360F is improving our students' experiences by providing more streamlined and personalised service delivery. Salesforce integrates data from multiple systems to facilitate faster and easier resolution of service requests.
S360F has established the foundation capability of Salesforce Education Cloud, MuleSoft and AWS Connect, and seeks to decommission legacy technology. Projects within the Student 360 Program are currently in progress, with additional projects planned across 2026.
We're looking for an experienced Salesforce Developer to join Macquarie University's Operational Excellence team. In this role, you'll play a key part in designing, developing and enhancing our Salesforce ecosystem - including Education Cloud, Data Cloud. As well as Omni Studio and Experience Cloud, to improve how our students, staff and partners connect and engage with the University.
You'll work alongside Salesforce Admins, BAs and Integration Engineers in a dynamic environment that blends project delivery and BAU support. From developing new features for Student360 and Service Connect to supporting our next phase of CRM transformation, your work will directly enhance the digital student journey at MQ.
* Design and develop scalable Salesforce solutions aligned to business requirements and best practice
* Build and maintain OmniScripts, Data Mappers, Integration Procedures, Apex classes, Lightning Web Components and Flows
* Support Education Cloud configurations
* Collaborate with project and BAU teams across testing phases (unit, SIT, regression, and UAT)
* Develop and maintain integrations with FastAPI and Snowflake
* Participate in code reviews, deployment planning, and environment management
* Ensure high standards of data integrity, performance, and security
* Contribute to the development of automated regression packs and CI/CD pipelines
* Provide mentoring and technical guidance to other Developers and Salesforce Admins
About You
You're a proactive and collaborative Salesforce professional who thrives in complex environments. You enjoy problem-solving, mentoring others, and delivering quality, maintainable code. You'll bring:
* 5+ years' experience as a Salesforce Developer (preferably in the Higher Education industry)
* Experience with Education Cloud and OmniStudio (OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, Data Mappers, FlexCards)
* Strong proficiency in Apex, LWC, SOQL/SOSL, and API integration
* Familiarity with CI/CD, Git branching, and Salesforce DevOps tooling
* Strong understanding of Salesforce security, data model and governance
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with business and technical teams
* Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer I/II, Omni Studio Developer, or Education Cloud Consultant (highly regarded)
About Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet the above criteria.
Kindly please note that this position requires a Criminal Record Check.
Why work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.
Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:
* 17% Superannuation
* Subsidised onsite parking options
* Flexible working options
* Training and professional development
* Onsite childcare facilities
* Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
* Onsite vacation care
* Employee Assistance Program
* Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
* Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University,, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.