Principal Analyst

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. 

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.  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Silviu Risco, Associate Director, HCM Systems at    

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.  
 

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  

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

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