Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Digital Solutions. A team you’ll want to be a part of.

When you join Digital Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that delivers impact by enhancing digital experiences for the graduates of tomorrow, researchers of today and all those working to make it a brighter future. 

But we know it’s not just what you do that matters, it’s who you do it with. Our people will tell you – our team sets us apart. We promise a supportive and friendly environment where you’ll collaborate to make an impact.

Make it matter. Join Digital Solutions at Griffith.

About the Opportunity

If you like the idea of building & maintaining RPA bots to solve complex business problems or saving rafts of time for staff and colleagues – then this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Make it matter by improving the student experience through smart automations, apps and technologies. In this role you will form a key part of the Griffith Automation team who deliver high-quality solutions which drive meaningful outcomes across the organisation.

Work with industry-leading software RPA vendors such as UiPath and keep sight of the end product through use of Atlassian Jira, Agile sprints and regular showcases to your customers.

Help us to drive Griffith’s already majorly successful 300+ alumni Citizen Developer programme to new heights.

If you are a motivated RPA developer with a spark for creating impactful digital solutions, please apply!

Key Responsibilities

You will enjoy working with a variety of business partners, technical staff and leaders across the organisation to deliver RPA automations. You will contribute to the technical solution design and delivery of various automation projects at the university to achieve key business objectives.  Additionally, you will carry out the following roles and responsibilities:

• Develop and support new RPA automations & bots through deployment, UAT and hypercare phases
• Support existing RPA automations in production through assessment and implementation of change requests and bug fixes
• Perform Solution design alongside the Business Analysis team to create the to-be process
• Bring a heightened focus on testing – particularly building automated testing capabilities
• Assist in the upgrade of RPA robot software as required
• Represent the Griffith Automation team when interacting with any host system upgrade projects which may affect or impact existing automations in production. Perform impact assessments and enact changes to production automations as required.
• Assist the Business Analysts and Product Manager to seek out and find suitable automation opportunities across the organisation
• Assist in the realisation of ROI for robots and automations across the organisation

About you

• Proven experience developing with RPA technologies (e.g. UiPath/BluePrism/Microsoft/Automation Anywhere) in a corporate environment is highly desirable (attended/unattended)
• Agile development experience, and understanding of the Agile framework and Atlassian tools is desired
• Ability to manage multiple assignments
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience and/or education/training is required.
• Industry certification form RPA software vendors (such as UiPath Academy/BluePrism, etc) is desired

All applicants must have full, unrestricted work rights for Australia and may be subject to a national criminal history check. Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full time position and can be based at either the Griffith University Nathan or Gold Coast campuses. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

HEW 7 Salary - Base range $98,603.19 - $106,825.89 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $115,365.74 - $124,986.30 per annum.

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

For further application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner - [email protected]

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd October @ 11:59PM. All applications must be submitted online.