Position Number: 0031736
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Secondment for 1 year
Department: Research Computing Services
Salary: UOM 8 - $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead innovative data services team / Shape strategic roadmap for research technologies / Drive excellence in research support
- Apply now to lead our Data Services Team and revolutionise research data management at a world-class institution
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Data Services Team Leader, you will oversee a team supporting and enhancing research data platforms and storage solutions. You'll lead BAU operations, end-user support, and service enhancements while contributing to the strategic roadmap for research data technologies. This role offers you the chance to provide technical leadership, foster a collaborative team environment, and shape the future of research data management at a prestigious university.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and Manage the Team: Provide guidance, mentoring, and performance management to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Develop and Implement Strategies: Assist in creating effective oversight and enhancement of data services, including research data management and storage platforms
- Drive Innovation and Improvement: Pilot new tools and services, maintaining a continuous improvement plan for data services
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with researchers, university departments, and external partners to support research goals and initiatives
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced leader with expertise in system administration, scripting for automation, and a strong focus on improving usability and operational efficiency in research data management.
You may also:
- Possess a postgraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Have excellent communication skills with a customer-centric approach
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of data management and storage technologies
- Show strong leadership skills in motivating and inspiring teams
- Excel at translating complex research data challenges into effective solutions.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Research Computing Services
Research Computing Services (RCS) is a department within Business Services. RCS delivers the digital research infrastructure and services for researchers at The University of Melbourne. RCS operate on- premise High-Performance Computing (HPC), Cloud Computing and General-Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPGPU) computational platforms. RCS operate over 20 PB of research data storage to enable data-driven research and collaboration and a range of data management services and provide a range of consultation services to support the development of custom computation and data management solutions. RCS also contributes to the national eResearch infrastructure initiative the ARDC’s Nectar Research Cloud and facilitate access to Australia’s national supercomputer facility NCI.
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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