"Senior Research Information and Systems Officer"

Job no: 514639

Work type: Continuing - Full-time

Campus: Adelaide

Categories: Project Management and Project Support, HEO7

(HE07) $98,343 to $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies

Continuing full-time position

An opportunity to provide key Systems and Project services to support research at The University of Adelaide

The Senior Research Information and Systems Officer is responsible for providing business support for the university's research information management systems. This includes tasks such as data extraction and analysis, user support and training, system maintenance, upgrades and troubleshooting, process improvement, and documentation, as well as stakeholder consultation. The role entails overseeing and maintaining the university's research information systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data. The successful candidate will be tasked with analysing research data, implementing system enhancements, offering high-level user support, and training staff on effectively using these systems.

This role is crucial for providing operational system support and driving projects and process improvement initiatives that support research activities throughout the University. It involves significant collaboration with Research Services and other key stakeholders across Faculties and Divisions. You will also deliver advanced data management and analysis services to a diverse range of clients.

To be successful you will need:

• Well-developed organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage project and operational work.
• Ability to interpret government policy, specifications and guidelines associated with research funding and government reporting requirements.
• Sound experience with databases and data analysis, including high level Microsoft Excel skills, to summarise complex information for quality control and reporting purposes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting management information systems and data collections, including system administration, implementation and upgrade, and user support and quality control, ideally in a research management setting.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment, with high level communication skills and a proven ability to liaise, build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within an organisation.

Special Conditions:

• Reasonable workplace adjustments will be made for individuals with disabilities.
• The role may require interstate travel and work outside standard hours.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework  and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/ 

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

***Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 18th August 2024***

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. 

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Andrew Graham

Research Information and Systems Manager, Research Services

P: +61 (8) 8313 3387

E: Andrew.graham@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

Advertised: 30 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Applications close:18 Aug 2024 11:55 PM