Manager: Systems Infrastructure (HEO 9)

• Based in Information Strategy and Technology Services (ISTS) at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $119,598 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Manager: Systems Infrastructure is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operation of the University’s IT systems infrastructure (servers, data storage and infrastructure applications). This infrastructure underpins and enables the smooth operation of all enterprise IT systems including those supporting the teaching, research, student experience and administration activities of the University.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director: ICT Infrastructure, the Manager: Systems Infrastructure is responsible for the planning, development, support, maintenance and performance of a complex range of critical services which must be available 24 x 7 x 365.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and motivate a team of infrastructure technologists to provide a customer service delivery approach supporting the systems infrastructure environment
• Provide a consultancy and advisory service to senior stakeholders across the University
• Lead the planning, implementation, and documentation of disaster recovery and business continuity efforts
• Ensure prudent financial planning for recurrent expenditure including staff salaries, staff development, equipment replacement, hardware maintenance and software licence agreements
• Maintain system, network, and security disaster recovery plans, scripts, and coordinate testing

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience leading and managing a large and complex team of Information Technology specialists, preferably in an infrastructure environment
• Significant experience in developing and implementing strategies and policies for the delivery of quality systems infrastructure
• Extensive experience in the management of substantial capital and recurrent budgets relating to infrastructure replacement and maintenance
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a high level of written skills
• Broad knowledge and experience of server and storage infrastructure and associated technologies in a complex computing environment

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3283.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 20 September 2021

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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