Identity and Access Management Engineer

• Shape the future of digital identity at a leading university.
• Own complex, high-impact cyber security challenges.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $120,912 – $132,161 p.a.  plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA IT serves as a strategic enabler of teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence. It provides the technological infrastructure, digital tools, and support services necessary to foster innovation, collaboration, and efficiency across the institution. By ensuring the reliability, security, and accessibility of education technology, research systems, and professional services platforms, IT enhances the overall experience for students, faculty, researchers, and staff. The function also drives digital transformation, supports data-driven decision-making, and ensures compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards. Ultimately, IT plays a critical role in advancing the university’s mission by leveraging technology to create a connected, efficient, and future-ready academic environment.

About the opportunity

• Manage and monitor Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms including Saviynt or equivalent.
• Automate access lifecycle events (joiner/mover/leaver), access certification campaigns, and approval workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM issues, including access provisioning, entitlement errors, and workflow failures.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, IAM/IGA vendor certifications).
• Proven experience configuring and managing role modelling such as RBAC, ABAC, PBAC in an enterprise-grade Identity solution.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, JavaScript) to develop and support workflows, custom rules, and automation within Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools.
• Experience with hybrid identity models (on-prem AD and Azure AD).
• Demonstrated knowledge of IAM concepts, including access reviews, segregation of duties (SoD), role mining, provisioning, deprovisioning, and lifecycle management.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Identity & Access Management Engineer 524255.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Daniel De Oliveira at [email protected]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Wendy Young at [email protected]

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 Tuesday, 8 September 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, 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.

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