Senior Platform Lead, People & Finance Success

Senior Platform Lead, People & Finance Success

Location:
Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

Time Type:
Full Time

Posted On:
Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID:
JR0000011965

About the Role

The Senior IDS Platforms Lead, People and Finance Success, will provide leadership, ownership, and accountability for the management, development, and performance of platforms and applications that support the University's Financial Services Division and People & Culture Division.
In collaboration with the Deputy Director, the role is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of a vision and roadmap for platform-related technologies that are aligned to the strategic objectives of the University.

The Senior IDS Platforms Lead will work closely with the relevant stakeholders and teams to ensure that platform-related priorities are aligned with the strategic and operational objectives of those stakeholders.
The incumbent will supervise a team of professional staff, provide strong people leadership, and proactively manage overall staff performance.

Please view the position description for more information regarding the position's key responsibilities.

About You

It is a mandatory requirement of this role that the successful applicant has significant experience in the Technology1 Finance System, including how to manage and oversee the finance system in strong collaboration with the Finance department.

In addition, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities:

• High level skills in leading a team to its full potential, including advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills and the ability to manage staff performance.
  
• Extensive to broad experience in building and managing customer relationships in a strategic and long-term context.
  
• Extensive experience in agile ways of working including exposure to scaled agile methodologies and/or collaborating and delivering through a matrix structure.
  
• High level self-improvement and growth mindset/approach to the role and fosters it amongst the wider team.
  
• Extensive knowledge and experience in application upgrades including planning, test plan, execution, and program close out using good change management principles and practices.
  
• Degree in Accounting, relevant field or relevant experience would be beneficial.
  

Primary Technology Platforms the role is responsible for:

• Technology1 Finance System
• Basware
• Ascender (Payroll)
• Workday HCM

About the University's Information and Digital Services team:

Information and Digital Services (IDS) provides technology services and support to the Flinders University staff, research, and student community.
The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as platform management, service desk, information security, and identity access management services and more.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity.
Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all.
We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on-campus health care services, gym, and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
  

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy.
Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
  

How to Apply and Information

• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter/Statement elaborating on your previous experiences in a similar role.
  
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Kirsty Mosley.
  

Certification

National Police Certificate - Australian Federal Police

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

17 Nov 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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Flinders University is a globally focused, locally engaged institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning, and research.
Students are at the heart of Flinders - we're focused on supporting their exceptional learning experience and equipping them with the skills to succeed in life beyond study.
Our touchstone is that university life is enjoyable and enriching for all students, and our campuses are energising places for our staff.