Position Number: 0064276
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Secondment for 2 years
Department: Research Computing Services
Salary: UOM 8 - $119,752 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead innovative software team / Shape research computing infrastructure / Drive strategic initiatives
- Apply now to lead cutting-edge development in research computing and data solutions
- 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
You will have the opportunity to lead a team of software engineers, driving innovation in research computing services. You'll manage development activities, prioritise projects, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver critical integrations. Your leadership will be instrumental in implementing a 2-year strategic plan and fostering team growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and Inspire a Development Team: Manage and motivate a team of software engineers, fostering innovation and collaboration
- Drive Strategic Initiatives: Implement and deliver against a 2-year plan, aligning team deliverables with RCS strategic goals
- Stakeholder Engagement: Lead structured forums and meetings to understand integration needs and drive collaborative development
- Enhance Development Practices: Take ownership of the software development lifecycle, driving continuous improvement in processes and practices
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced software development leader with a strong background in team management, agile methodologies, and stakeholder engagement, capable of driving innovation in research computing services.
You may also:
- Have tertiary qualifications in Science, Computer Science, or Software Engineering
- Possess demonstrated experience in leading software development teams and driving innovation
- Have expertise in agile methodologies and facilitating agile ceremonies
- Be proficient with Python and the Django framework
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and communication skills
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.
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.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
