Information Technology Services Full-time, fixed-term position for 6 months Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) Based at our St. Lucia Campus 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 of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 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, purchased leave, 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 Affordable parking (from just $ 6. 40 a 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 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).