Principal Analyst at The University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ERP Systems, Functional Design, Configuration Changes, Production Support, Continuous Improvement, Technical Advice, Mentoring, Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Agile Methodologies, Problem-Solving, Documentation, Change Management, Workday, Aurion

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

About This Opportunity Bring your expertise in ERP systems and functional design to this senior role supporting UQ’s enterprise systems landscape. As a Principal Analyst, you’ll play a key part in designing and implementing configuration changes, leading production support activities, and driving continuous improvement across complex system environments. You’ll provide expert technical advice, mentor team members, and contribute to projects that enhance UQ’s business efficiency and system reliability. Key responsibilities will include: Designing, configuring, testing, and documenting ERP system solutions that meet business needs and align with best practice. Providing Tier 2 support and acting as an escalation point for complex system and user issues. Identifying system inefficiencies and recommending improvements to optimise functionality and processes. Leading or contributing to small-to-medium projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and change management activities. This is a full-time, fixed-term position through to the end of October 2026 at HEW Level 7. About You You’re an experienced analyst with strong functional and technical knowledge of ERP platforms and a proven ability to deliver effective, scalable, and user-focused solutions. You combine analytical thinking with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, mentoring others while ensuring service excellence. You will bring: Qualifications in IT or a related field, with extensive relevant experience in ERP system support and configuration. Proven expertise providing functional advice and configuration across complex ERP or corporate systems. Experience in system configuration, testing, and documentation, including peer code review participation. Strong understanding of agile and software development lifecycle methodologies. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to team members. Proven ability to manage workload, work autonomously, and meet service delivery expectations. Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality system outcomes. Desirable: Experience configuring solutions within Workday and Aurion. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, etc. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Silviu Risco, Associate Director, HCM Systems at s.risco@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 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 Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57359). #LI-DNI The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Analyst, you will design and implement configuration changes while leading production support activities. You will also drive continuous improvement across complex system environments and provide expert technical advice.