Technical Lead (Human Genome Informatics) - Australian BioCommons

Job no: 0061980
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Australian BioCommons
Salary: UOM 10 –  $143,913 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Provide technical leadership and contribute to collaborative projects in human genomics data analysis and digital platform development. 
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of genomics technology, contributing to national-scale infrastructure with potential impact on human health. 
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families. 

About the Role 
The Technical Lead will drive the design and implementation of large-scale digital platforms to transform human genomics data management in Australia, aiming to advance human health and biomedicine. A major focus of this role will be collaboration with national and international medical research organisations and infrastructure providers. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading the technical scoping, design and architecture of new or existing platforms and services. 
• Advising key stakeholders in establishing national standards and roadmaps for human genome data sharing, that are aligned with international best practice solutions. 
• Providing leadership in systems engineering and integration across multiple partner organisations to establish a unified approach to a sustainable and scalable national ecosystem.  
• Supervising development and operations engineers in the team. 
• Maintaining close technical collaboration with technical leads from partner organisations. 

Who We Are Looking For 
The successful candidate should demonstrate a proven track record in the development and delivery of digital research infrastructure. Additionally, desirable qualities include an understanding of life sciences research, appreciation of ethical considerations in genomics, and active participation in community events. 

You will also have: 

• Postgraduate level qualifications and/or several years of relevant experience in leading the development of digital infrastructure projects. 
• Track record in working in a diverse and geographically distributed collaboration involving multiple organisations. 
• Track record in delivering distributed systems architectures, considering interfaces, data flows, standards and security. 
• High level of experience with modern software engineering methodologies. 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Your New Team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences 
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty renowned for its research excellence, teaching, training, and policy leadership across the breadth of medical, biomedical and health science fields.
Led by the Dean, Professor Jane Gunn, the faculty is Australia’s overall leader in clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences, and sits at the heart of a flourishing ecosystem of globally recognised health and biomedical organisations across Victoria. Partnerships are key to our continued success in education, research and enhancing the health and wellbeing of our communities.  

What We Offer You. 
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page! 

About the University of Melbourne 
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .    

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , 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 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring  

Join Us! 
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found 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 Brett Verity via email at [email protected] , 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.