Principal Salesforce Developer

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Principal Salesforce Developer to drive the technical delivery of advanced Salesforce solutions across key university functions such as student recruitment, admissions, student services, alumni engagement, and advancement to further the goals of the new Student Management System Transformation (SMST) program.

In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership across the full Salesforce development lifecycle — from solution design and implementation to testing and ongoing maintenance. Your work will ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and user-centric applications that meet strategic business needs.

You'll collaborate closely with senior leaders, decision-makers, developers, business analysts, project managers, and testing teams to deliver well-engineered solutions that align with Program goals and stakeholder expectations.

Beyond development, you'll play a key role in strengthening capability and embedding best-practice software development across the Portfolio — influencing optimal approaches, promoting recognised models, and driving continuous improvement.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Extensive experience delivering high-quality Salesforce development solutions.
• Advanced expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and SOQL/SOSL.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies, full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and cloud platforms including Salesforce Platform, Heroku, and AWS.
• Familiarity with relational database concepts, Salesforce Object Model, External Objects, and integration via middleware such as MuleSoft.
• Proven leadership and planning skills — able to manage priorities, guide teams through change, and drive process improvements.
• Exceptional ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with stakeholders to foster effective collaboration.
• Strong analytical thinking to develop innovative solutions for complex business challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey insights clearly and provide strategic advice.

This is your opportunity to lead impactful teams in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a difference through technology — we'd love to hear from you.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.Your application does not need to address the Key Selection Criteria. Please send us a cover letter (max 2 pages) that addresses your suitability for the role, along with a copy of your latest resume.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Mr Wilson Ngo, Associate Director, Digital Engineering

Position Description: Principal Salesforce Developer_SMST

Applications Close: Wednesday 24 September :55 pm AEST

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