Job Description
Senior IT Consultant (Applications)
Posting Start Date:  05/11/2026
Schemes of Service:  Corporate
Division:  Communications & Information Technology
Employment Type:  Fixed Term
The Senior IT Consultant (Applications) is responsible for leading the analysis, design, development, implementation, and support of application systems that meet the University's business and operational needs.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical consultation and support to users and project teams, evaluate and advice users on application IT solutions
  • Gather and analyse user requirements, and design, develop, test and implement new application systems for the division
  • Work closely with stakeholders to prioritize requirements and translate business needs into functional and design specifications
  • Identify, track and resolve project issues and obstacles facing assigned projects and mitigate project risks
  • Lead and monitor project progress, and ensure timely completion within scope and quality expectations 
  • Evaluate, recommend and implement technical solutions that effectively support the business needs
  • Collaborate with vendors, developers and business users to ensure seamless implementation and maintenance of existing application systems

 

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • At least 8 years of relevant working 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 work
      • Database and web design
      • Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) knowledge
  • Strong techno-functional capabilities, with the ability to gather and analyse user requirements, translate business needs into functional and technical specifications, and propose practical, fit-for-purpose technology solutions
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills 
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels