eResearch Platform Support Specialist

Based in the Research and Innovation Portfolio, Adelaide City West Campus

Full continuing position available

Salary range: $114,151 - $128,065 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

From statistical studies in Economy through to Computational Fluid Dynamics and Quantum Molecular Dynamics this role has impact across the whole diverse research portfolio of the university, supporting dynamic solutions that provides resolution of multi-spectral data through to diverse AI and Machine learning techniques.

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The team

The Research and Innovation Portfolio play a pivotal role in driving world-class research that delivers global impact, strengthens our academic reputation and contributes to solving society’s most pressing challenges. It enables innovation, supporting researchers, and fostering collaborations that amplify research excellence and deliver positive impact.

Visit the AU website to learn more about the Research and innovation | Adelaide University.

Our people

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role is a dynamic role that provides support and underpins research activities across the entire universities diverse research portfolio to researchers, graduate students. Providing expert responsive support that covers the entire breadth of the universities eResearch platform, from implementing new technologies through to implementing and designing systems and procedures that facilitate excellence in translational research outcomes. Our people are adaptable, always learning, harnessing latest techniques and solutions and totally outcome focused.

The role would ensure the maximum efficiency and impact of the University's eResearch infrastructure: assigning the appropriate platforms suited for various research projects, and guiding users on how to accelerate their code to fully utilize the platforms' capabilities.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in providing support for higher education academic/research applications.
• Demonstrated experience analysing and documenting existing business processes and designing improvements to the higher education academic/research applications.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationship and influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal communications, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University now

Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

• your current CV
• a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm, Monday 11 May 2026.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 492879):

Jessica Maslen
Team Lead – Talent Acquisition
People and Culture
+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

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.