System Engineer

• Drive innovation reliability and service excellence in a collaborative environment.
• Shape and evolve enterprisescale platforms with real autonomy and influence.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until October 2026.
• Base salary range: $104243 $115661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

The redesign of the Infrastructure and Platform Services unit aims to deliver design and operational services through a portfolio comprised of a Network and Platform section and an End User Compute section.

About the opportunity

• Provide technical expertise in a variety of analytical and technical assignments in the IT infrastructure environment.
• Identify and deliver on opportunities to improve solution efficiency and quality for platforms through orchestration and automation techniques documentation and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with security-related policy/procedure and maintain an operational security awareness at all times.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant computing experience in the design of IT systems in large multiplatform environments architecture design documentation operations and development of infrastructure platforms and applications in a diverse hosting environment.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing spreadsheets databases internet and email.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret needs and recommend appropriate solutions within a changing environment.
• Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships whilst always remaining fully customer focused.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence sexual harassment and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - System Engineer

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Alex Boujos at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 5 May 2026

This position is only open to current UWA staff

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.

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