Principal SAP Developer - Financial Business Systems

Are you a curious and experienced SAP professional who loves to turn complex problems into elegant SAP solutions? Then this could be the perfect place for you as the Department of Education is in a very exciting and dynamic phase of modernizing our ERP solution.

The role of the Principal SAP Developer is to provide development services, expertise and technical consulting working in a complex SAP landscape encompassing multiple SAP systems using a variety of development technologies including ABAP programming, UI5 Custom Developments, Fiori, ABAP Web-Dynpro, CDS Views, Workflows and PI. Aligning with our future requirements, the role will also need skills on Integration Suite and ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model.

This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity offering a wonderful work/life balance and a hybrid/WFH working model.

About the Department of Education

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role

Financial Business Systems is seeking an experienced SAP Developer who has proven experience in:

• Advance ABAP development including Object Oriented ABAP Programming, ABAP Web Dynpro, Smart Forms, Interactive Forms, workflow development and CDS views.
• UI5 Custom Applications Development and Fiori Launchpad Administration.
• Assessing SAP notes for problem solving and security patching.
• Providing development support and enhancements of on-Premise SAP systems, including ECC, SAP NetWeaver, Process Integration (PI), Fiori framework.
• Working experience with RAP programming model, designing CDS data models with appropriate service exposure and UI integration using Fiori elements.

About You

• Has relevant experience and has a proven record of delivering quality solutions in a complex SAP landscape.
• Seeking a self-starter with strong time management skills and able to manage multiple activities and projects concurrently
• An advocate for SAP best practices and applies best developmental principles.

The Financial Business Systems team embraces an inclusive and high performing workplace. Every one of our people has an opportunity to experience a healthy work-life blend, and has a Flexible work arrangements consistent with the work from home operational guidelines. Allowing up to 40% of work from home, 60% in the office work weeks. Based in Education House, Mary Street in Brisbane CBD with convenient public transport options.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum 8 years ABAP programming experience, including:
• A minimum of 2 full life cycle implementations
• Experience with assessing SAP notes and understanding it's applications.
• Delivering quality services and/or solutions that meet business requirements and ensure that goals are accomplished in line with business objectives.
• Provide technical consulting and support to the team.
• Providing knowledge transfer and mentoring other developers as required.

Desirable attributes include:

• Knowledge of working with SAP FI, MM, PM and PS functions.
• Good exposure to Business Technology Platform and Integration Suite
• Usage of the Business Applications Studio (BAS) suite.
• Experience with RESTful Application Programming Model in S/4 Hana.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role description

Contact Name: Mona Katiyar, (07) 3034 6174

Closing Date: Monday, 11 May 2026

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.