Job Description
Guide complex, end-to-end digital solutions across enterprise systems
Build high-performing teams of analysts and delivery professionals
Champion innovation in design, DevOps, and platform modernisation
Be Bold. Belong. Be More.
At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.
A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.
You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.
Your opportunity
Southern Cross University is on an ambitious journey to redefine how technology empowers learning, research, and community impact. We’re building a future-ready technology organisation – modern, secure, adaptable, and driven by innovation. Our teams are embracing emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to deliver smarter services and real-world benefits for students, staff, and the wider community.
Within Technology Services, our five dynamic work units – Data, Architecture & Integration, Cyber Resilience, Digital Delivery & Innovation, Technology Platforms, and Operations & Services – work collaboratively to deliver high-impact solutions across the University.
We’re now seeking a Manager, Business & Systems Development to lead our enterprise systems development capability across the University. This role is pivotal in shaping how we design, build, and enhance applications that support learning, research, student services, administration, and core business functions. Reporting to the Executive Director, Technology Delivery, you will lead capability and development for a team of business and systems analysts and actively influence solution design, delivery practices, and capability uplift across SCU’s evolving technology ecosystem.
You will make an impact by:
Leading, mentoring, and growing a high-performing team of business and systems analysts across enterprise platforms
Driving excellence in business analysis, requirements practice, and solution definition to deliver scalable outcomes
Shaping application development initiatives and ensuring alignment, quality, and consistency across systems and platforms
Building frameworks, standards, and capability for consistent, modern, and user-centred solution design
Partnering with architects, product teams, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable solutions
Enabling innovation, automation, integration, and platform optimization through agile and evidence-based practices
What you will bring
You’re a collaborative and strategic leader, driven to solve complex business and systems challenges, elevate analysis capability, and deliver solutions that make a tangible impact. You thrive in cross-functional environment and enjoy developing people as much as process, frameworks, and platforms
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
Proven experience leading business or systems analysts in complex enterprise application environments
Strong knowledge of enterprise systems, digital platforms, and integration contexts. Knowledge of higher education systems and applications highly regarded
Demonstrated ability to shape solution design, delivery practices, and analysis capability
Expertise in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and solution modelling
Experience in agile and hybrid project / product environments and stakeholder engagement
A collaborative, future-minded approach with a passion for coaching, capability uplift, and continuous improvement
Why Southern Cross University
SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.
Your opportunity is:
Full-time, continuing (permanent)
Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities
The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?
Be more with Southern Cross University today
Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.
Name: Vivian Cormier
Email: [email protected]
Applications close 11.30pm AEST 16 November 2026
Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.
Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, ****** orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to [email protected].
Position description
Build high-performing teams of analysts and delivery professionals
Champion innovation in design, DevOps, and platform modernisation
Be Bold. Belong. Be More.
At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.
A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.
You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.
Your opportunity
Southern Cross University is on an ambitious journey to redefine how technology empowers learning, research, and community impact. We’re building a future-ready technology organisation – modern, secure, adaptable, and driven by innovation. Our teams are embracing emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to deliver smarter services and real-world benefits for students, staff, and the wider community.
Within Technology Services, our five dynamic work units – Data, Architecture & Integration, Cyber Resilience, Digital Delivery & Innovation, Technology Platforms, and Operations & Services – work collaboratively to deliver high-impact solutions across the University.
We’re now seeking a Manager, Business & Systems Development to lead our enterprise systems development capability across the University. This role is pivotal in shaping how we design, build, and enhance applications that support learning, research, student services, administration, and core business functions. Reporting to the Executive Director, Technology Delivery, you will lead capability and development for a team of business and systems analysts and actively influence solution design, delivery practices, and capability uplift across SCU’s evolving technology ecosystem.
You will make an impact by:
Leading, mentoring, and growing a high-performing team of business and systems analysts across enterprise platforms
Driving excellence in business analysis, requirements practice, and solution definition to deliver scalable outcomes
Shaping application development initiatives and ensuring alignment, quality, and consistency across systems and platforms
Building frameworks, standards, and capability for consistent, modern, and user-centred solution design
Partnering with architects, product teams, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable solutions
Enabling innovation, automation, integration, and platform optimization through agile and evidence-based practices
What you will bring
You’re a collaborative and strategic leader, driven to solve complex business and systems challenges, elevate analysis capability, and deliver solutions that make a tangible impact. You thrive in cross-functional environment and enjoy developing people as much as process, frameworks, and platforms
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
Proven experience leading business or systems analysts in complex enterprise application environments
Strong knowledge of enterprise systems, digital platforms, and integration contexts. Knowledge of higher education systems and applications highly regarded
Demonstrated ability to shape solution design, delivery practices, and analysis capability
Expertise in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and solution modelling
Experience in agile and hybrid project / product environments and stakeholder engagement
A collaborative, future-minded approach with a passion for coaching, capability uplift, and continuous improvement
Why Southern Cross University
SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.
Your opportunity is:
Full-time, continuing (permanent)
Located at either Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities
The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?
Be more with Southern Cross University today
Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.
Name: Vivian Cormier
Email: [email protected]
Applications close 11.30pm AEST 16 November 2026
Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website.
Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, ****** orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate. For any support through the recruitment process reach out to [email protected].
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