Senior IT Consultant (Applications)

About the role

The Senior IT Consultant (Applications) leads the analysis, design, development, implementation and support of application systems that meet the University's business and operational needs. The position is fixed term, within the Communications & Information Technology division, and starts on 05/11/2026.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation and support to users and project teams, and advise them on application IT solutions
• Gather and analyse user requirements, then design, develop, test and implement new application systems for the division
• Work with stakeholders to prioritise requirements and turn business needs into functional and design specifications
• Identify, track and resolve project issues, mitigate project risks and lead and monitor project progress to ensure timely, in-scope and high-quality completion
• Evaluate, recommend and implement technical solutions that support business needs
• Collaborate with vendors, developers and business users to ensure smooth implementation and maintenance of existing application systems

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in application development, systems implementation and project management
• Strong experience in web application development and project delivery
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in C#.Net development, database and web design, and relational database management systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, and strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with stakeholders at all levels