- Join a leading Group of Eight university driving large-scale digital transformation.
- Be part of a high-impact team delivering secure, modern end-user computing services.
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
University IT at UWA is at the forefront of enabling world-class teaching, research, and student experiences through innovative technology solutions. As part of the Platform and Operations team, the End User Compute function delivers enterprise desktop engineering services that support thousands of users across a complex, multi-platform environment.
With significant investment in digital capability, UWA is modernising its infrastructure and embracing emerging technologies to deliver secure, scalable and user-focused IT services.
About the opportunity
- Lead the development, management and continuous improvement of the University’s desktop Standard Operating Environment (SOE) across Windows, Linux and Mac platforms, ensuring performance, scalability and security.
- Manage end-to-end application packaging and deployment using best practice enterprise tools, while maintaining a strong focus on automation, reliability and user experience.
- Provide advanced technical support, resolving complex incidents, driving service improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional IT teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
About you
- Proven experience in desktop engineering, endpoint management, or EUC (End User Computing) within a complex enterprise environment supporting Windows, Linux and Mac.
- Strong expertise in SOE design, application packaging, software deployment, and patch management aligned to best practice frameworks.
- Experience working within ITIL-aligned service environments, delivering Level 3 technical support and managing incidents, problems and change requests.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Highly developed analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. Some after-hours may be required.
Position description: PD - Senior Desktop Engineer 523685.pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dave Sayers at Dave.Sayers@uwa.edu.au
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 Monday 22nd June 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, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s 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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.