"Digital Research Support Officer (Research Data Consultant)"

Full time, continuing position. Located on the Camperdown Campus

Exciting opportunity to directly enhance and support world class research over a wide range of disciplines

Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 (HEO7) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Digital Research Support Officer (Research Data Consultant), you will work closely with key University stakeholders and the greater research community to provide expert research data support services.

Through providing digital tool advice, services and training you will play a key role in improving research data management practices and enhancing the research productivity of academic staff and research students.

If you are someone who enjoys working with a wide range of researchers to help improve practices and outcomes, you will thrive in this role.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work within a dynamic team, reporting to the Research Data Governance Manager and Research Data Consulting Lead
• engage with researchers individually to deliver appropriate, targeted support and bespoke solutions by email, and via online and in-person consultations
• promote and facilitate the adoption of the University's licensed digital tools and platforms by researchers across the University
• proactively liaise with research and technical professionals and the academic community to ensure maintenance of data standards
• deliver training, webinars, and information sessions to researchers from a variety of research disciplines
• contribute to national initiatives, forums and workshops on management of research data, including presenting to diverse audiences

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Digital Research Support Officer (Research Data Consultant) who has:

• a bachelor's degree in a relevant field along with post graduate research qualifications and/or substantial research experience, PhD preferred
• a high level of digital literacy and proven ability to analyse user requirements and translate these into training resources and solutions
• demonstrated training and presentation skills in a university environment, and the ability to create relevant and engaging presentations
• a proven ability to provide a high level of customer service to a wide range of clients
• strong communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• knowledge and understanding of university systems and platforms such as REDCap desirable.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.turle@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 11 January 2026 11:59 PM