Manager, Data Integration & Digital Platforms

• Information Technology, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay campus
• Level 10, $163,035 inclusive of 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join us in a newly created role as the Manager of Data Integration and Digital Platforms at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Reporting to the Associate Director Enterprise Services, you will lead a talented team responsible for strategically planning, directing, and delivering operational excellence in our Data Centres, networks, client systems, and IT infrastructure—both on-premises and in the cloud. Your role will drive the development of standards, policies, and innovative practices, ensuring their effective implementation across our university-wide IT systems. This pivotal position offers you the chance to shape the future of digital integration and elevate our technological capabilities, fostering a connected, empowered, and forward-thinking university community.

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You will

• lead the effective management of our infrastructure and network operations, security, availability and backup ensuring these meet the needs of today and prepares us for tomorrow;
• drive quality control, risk management, and best practices by developing and implementing performance indicators, IT policies, and documentation that keep us running smoothly; and
• play a key role in shaping our future by offering expert technical advice and insights to support strategic planning and budgeting, collaborating closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

About you

You’re someone who takes pride in ensuring the university’s IT infrastructure, across Data Centres, networks, and cloud platforms, is secure, reliable, and ready for the future. You’re proactive in keeping systems up to date, managing documentation, and maintaining asset profiles. Your strategic thinking shines through in everything you do, whether contributing to business continuity plans, offering expert technical advice, or supporting IT planning and budgeting. You enjoy working closely with teams, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Most importantly, you’re committed to delivering IT services that meet our university’s needs and align with our broader goals.

You will possess:

• Significant experience managing IT infrastructure and networks across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments, including external interfaces.
• Extensive experience leading cloud transformations and successfully transitioning workloads to cloud-native environments.
• Hands-on expertise in managing infrastructure or networks within large, complex, multi-location organisations.
• Proven ability to understand business needs and develop innovative, scalable solutions within challenging environments.
• Strong communicator, able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience applying ICT best practices, such as ITIL, to enhance IT service delivery.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, maintain confidentiality, and foster a positive team environment through empathy, diplomacy, and respect.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  3684 ID244 Manager, Data Integrations and Digital Platforms.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 27 October 

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Niranjan Prabhu
Chief Information Officer
Telephone: 07 5430 1132
Email: cio@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.