Job Description

Applications are invited for appointment as IT Officer / IT Technician (holding the functional title of Assistant IT Manager / IT System Specialist) in the Sau Po Centre on Ageing within the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.: 537133), to commence on October 1, 2026, on a up to or less than 1-year temporary term basis with University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The Sau Po Centre on Ageing at HKU is dedicated to advancing research in the field of ageing and caregiving, aiming to become a leading research centre on gerontology in Greater China and the Asia Pacific region. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults through innovative research and community engagement. We are committed to the enhancement of the well-being and quality of life of older adults and their caregivers through research, education, and knowledge exchange activities. Information about the Centre can be obtained at https://ageing.hku.hk/.

We are looking for a highly dynamic and proactive IT professional who excels in project management, execution, and quality assurance, with a solid background on vender management. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related disciplines, at least 5 years’ relevant work experience in managing vendor for IT system development, enhancement and maintenance, and handling stakeholder engagement. Relevant experience in community projects is preferred. Applicants should also be a good team leader with strong sense of responsibility, effective communication, analytical and problem – solving skills, and willingness to learn. Proficiency in English and Chinese (including Cantonese) is required. Applicants with less experience may be considered for appointment as IT Technician.

Relevant experience in the following areas will be an advantage:

• software / web development (frontend / backend), with knowledge of dynamic interface and microservice design
• RDBMS or NoSQL such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• server, security, or data migration
• Agile or other SDLC Project Management

The appointee will support the development of mission-critical online platform for our community project to service the home-bound carers. He/She will:

• solicit, analyze, and convert user requirements into system specification and prioritize user requirements according to the operational impact;
• perform quality assurance test before user acceptance test;
• support the development of communication and training strategy for solution delivery by coordinating with involved stakeholders (including University IT Services and vendors, our community partners); and
• perform any other duties as assigned by Centre Director

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a written test and attend an interview.

What We Offer

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on campus gyms and libraries.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until the extended deadline on October 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity, and transparency.