Principal Automation Consultant

$129,062 to $135,207
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
- **Reference number: 24221A**:

- **Term**: Ongoing, full-time basis
- **Remuneration**: $152,734 to $160,006 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $129,062 to $135,207 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- **Location**: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
- **Open to**:Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

**Who are we looking for?**

We are seeking a Principal Automation Consultant to join Digital Business Solution, Administrative Division.

The Principal Automation Consultant plays a pivotal role in driving the success of automation initiatives within our enterprise environment. This role demands a deep understanding of low code solution delivery, in technologies such as the Microsoft Power Platform or Appian solutions or similar, and a commitment to ensuring that these technologies align seamlessly with our business processes and requirements. The Principal Automation Consultant will contribute significantly to the design, architecture, implementation, and management of automation projects. The Principal Automation Consultant will also support the Automation and Enabling Services Manager to embed a business culture of continuous improvement, learning and innovation in alignment with the Digital Enabling Services strategic planning.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**About us**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services.
DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy..

**What you need to succeed**
- Education, training and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications ideally combined with Power Platform, Appian, or related technologies experience.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership of end-to-end low code solution delivery in a large and complex enterprise environment.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to conceptualise, establish and implement new initiatives and innovative solutions within a specified framework, in accordance with industry standards.
- Well-developed ability to identify, prevent remediate or mitigate adverse impacts of automation and enabling system availability on business continuity through the identification and resolution of functional designs, technical incidents and requests.
- Proven ability to participate in design and architecture sessions, gathering and documenting business processes and requirements.
- Demonstrated technical experience with Power Platform, Appian, or similar low code platforms.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders across all levels of the organisation along with the ability to exercise judgement in an impartial manner, provide advice and recommend, manage, and implement change.

**Life at QUT**

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
- Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Leave loading of 17.5%.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
- We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
- Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

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