Research Computing Support Engineer

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Information Technology, Research Administration support, Research Infrastructure

The Opportunity

• Procure, install and support multi petabyte storage systems
• Full-time role (35 hours week), fixed term contract to Dec 2025
•  $138,171 - $146,613 + 17% super + leave loading

Research Technology Services are a key enabler for researchers. These services include Computing, Data Services and researcher support. Responsibility for these services in the University’s 2025 Strategy sits with the PVC Research Infrastructure as portfolio lead.

The Research Computing Support Engineer is a key role in providing system and user support within one or more aligned Research Computing services such as Storage and High Performance Computing. The position will directly provide advice how to optimise these platforms and how to include new technologies into these systems.

The role of Research Computing Support Engineer reports to Manager, ResTech and has no direct reports.

The Organisation

The Division of Research at UNSW is responsible for the strategic research direction and overall research performance of the University, and in particular, maintaining and advancing the University's profile in research and research training.

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re Australia’s number one university for impact and among the nation’s Top 20 employers.

Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements  
• Affordable on-campus parking

Who you are

You can demonstrate the following Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Supporting project-critical storage systems.
• Experience with multi petabyte storage system.
• Procurement of storage and computer systems.
• Managing multiple stakeholders in the storage environment.
• Working collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

 To Apply: If supporting researchers to achieve their project goals is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter including responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button.

Contact:  Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e: [email protected]

Applications close: Sunday 24th March 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:01 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:24 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time