We are Enterprise Technology.
At the University of Melbourne, Australia’s #1 university and top 50 globally, Enterprise Technology drives the digital transformation that empowers our staff, students, researchers, and alumni to shape the future.
We are more than IT infrastructure and systems – we are architects of progress, creating smarter, more innovative campuses and technology solutions that underpin how we deliver teaching and research. By enabling digital solutions, reshaping how we connect through technology, and transforming the staff and student experience, we redefine what a university can achieve.
Position Number: 0046989
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Enterprise Technology
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead a team of senior engineers to develop, maintain, and enhance centralised platforms and infrastructure.
- Drive innovation and service improvements while ensuring platform reliability and efficiency.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As the Team Lead of Platform Engineering, you will oversee a team of senior engineers and technical leads, driving the development, maintenance, and enhancement of centralised platforms and infrastructure. You will be responsible for service health, strategic decision-making on new initiatives and upgrades, and ensuring efficient resource management to optimise service delivery within Enterprise Platform Services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving continuous improvement of enterprise platform technical services, enhancing efficiency, capacity, and availability to achieve high client satisfaction.
- Collaborating with the Manager, Enterprise Platform Services to develop and implement service plans, including infrastructure lifecycle renewal and cloud transition strategies.
- Managing resource allocation across operational and project activities, overseeing staff performance, and supporting professional development.
- Providing technical expertise, leadership, and representation of Enterprise Platform Services within Enterprise Technology and broader stakeholder groups.
You may be a great fit if:
You have postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience, with ITIL expertise and a strong background in managing large-scale storage, server, backup infrastructure, and cloud services. Your technical skills span Microsoft, Unix, VMware, automation, monitoring, and storage solutions, with the ability to optimise service availability and performance.
You may also:
- Experience managing and maintaining large-scale storage, server, backup infrastructure, and cloud services in a complex environment.
- Proven ability to motivate, coach, and manage staff to achieve goals through clear performance expectations, regular feedback, and documentation of performance outcomes.
- A proactive approach to addressing poor performance and nurturing high performance through effective leadership.
- A commitment to Business Services values, acting in the best interest of your employer while striving for service excellence and building collaborative relationships in the workplace.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
A career with Enterprise Technology is your opportunity to join a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment:
- Flexibility that works for you: Flexibility is more than just remote work or flexible work hours – we support your needs and what’s important to you.
- Belonging matters: Be part of an inclusive, values-driven team that ensures everyone feels seen, heard, respected, and supported.
- High-impact opportunities: Drive initiatives like AI-powered tools, state-of-the-art cloud platforms, IoT systems, and sustainable digital ecosystems.
- Project scale: Support over 65,000 students and 10,000 staff with leading platforms that transform the operations of the University and underpin how we deliver teaching and research.
- Career growth: Benefit from comprehensive development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members.
- Lifestyle: Salary packaging options, access to discounted services, health and well-being services and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
For more information check out our benefits page!
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join us to shape the digital future of higher education – apply now.
Please include the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
