TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Senior Identity Engineer
State-wide Opportunity (subject to campus availability)
Permanent Full-time
Base salary of $119,757 - $132,188 per annum plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
The Senior Identity Engineer is responsible for responsible for planning, designing and continuously evaluating and improving systems, processes and protocols relating to identity management. Supporting the Identity Lead, the position is involved in maintaining the identity management services for TAFE NSW.
About You
In this role, you will analyse, interpret, and present data related to Identity and Access Management (IAM) activities, security metrics, and governance. You will provide guidance on identity management systems to maintain, monitor, and enhance IAM services for TAFE NSW. Additionally, you will install, configure, and manage IAM software and tools, ensuring the continuous sustainability and optimization of IAM processes.
You will have strong understanding of both data analytics and identity management concepts to support compliance, security monitoring, and operational improvements as well as proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automation and integration purposes.
Highly Regarded
- Demonstrated experience in effectively designing, implementing, managing and supporting complex Identity & Access Management Solutions in an enterprise environment.
- Hands-on experience with IAM platforms and tools (e.g., Oracle, SailPoint IdentityNow, EntraID/Azure AD, Ping Identity).
- Knowledge of IAM principles, identity protocols and standards such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP etc.
- Proficiency in Scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automation and integration purposes.
- Strong understanding of security principles, secure authentication & authorisation methods.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.
If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 6 July 2025
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
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- Your current resume (in pdf format)
- Copies of your qualifications; certified copies will be requested if you are onboarded (if applicable, in a single pdf document)
- Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application process (max 300 words).
Targeted Question:
Can you describe a time when you used data from an Identity Management System to identify security risks, detect anomalies, or optimize identity management processes? What specific actions did you take based on your findings, and how did your insights lead to improvements in access control, compliance, or system efficiency? What technologies did you use?
Role-specific enquiries: contact Vasudha Tuta, Identity Lead, via email vasudha.tuta2@tafensw.edu.au
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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