Principal REDCap Systems Administrator

Job Description:

• Research Computing Centre
• This is a full-time continuing position salary in the range $104,616 - $113,920 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
• Orchestrate the technical evolution of UQ’s secure data landscape by leading the university wide REDCap service for a world class research community.
• Join a mission driven, social team at the Research Computing Centre where a passion for supporting the advancement of global research meets a collaborative and friendly culture.
• Based at our picturesque and conveniently located St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work with researchers across the University and its collaborators to collect research data as the Principal REDCap Systems Administrator.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical development and operational support for UQ’s university-wide REDCap service, a secure web platform for building and managing online data collection.

In this role, you will contribute your expertise to a range of diverse research projects, ensuring our research community has the tools they need to thrive. Working under the supervision of the Senior Manager for Digital Research Infrastructure, you will be part of a small, dynamic, and collaborative team of specialists. You will enjoy the freedom to explore emerging technologies, experiment with new solutions, and take ownership of projects with the support of a forward thinking environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

Technical Leadership & Service Management

• Provide expert leadership and technical advice on REDCap architecture, underlying databases, and complex data processing topics.
• Lead the end to end design, implementation, and maintenance of the service, including performance enhancements and complex query development.

Data Governance & Security Integrity

• Oversee account management and security monitoring, ensuring all systems meet university standards for timely remediation and data protection.
• Develop robust online governance processes and review user proposals to ensure ethical, compliant, and secure data access.

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

• Continuously investigate and evaluate emerging web technologies (such as HTML, JavaScript, PHP, or Python) to improve data access and dissemination.
• Identify opportunities to optimise internal technical tools and database performance to drive efficiency for the university wide service.

Researcher Empowerment & Engagement

• Develop comprehensive training materials and self service resources to support researchers across all disciplines and skill levels.
• Provide professional technical support and day to day engagement, acting as a trusted advisor to help researchers meet their specific project goals.

Collaborative Strategy & Communication

• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team initiatives, fostering a culture of transparent information sharing and creative problem-solving.
• Proactively communicate technical updates, software outage windows, and strategic service changes to the broader UQ research community.

About You

Essential

• Degree with at least four years of subsequent relevant experience, or extensive technical expertise and experience in the field.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide tailored support to people with different levels of technical proficiency.
• Expert knowledge in data access, extraction, management, and analysis from a diverse range of sources.
• High standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and exceptional time management.

Desirable

• Experience with REDCap project development and management.
• Knowledge of web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS.
• Experience with with SQL, MariaDB, PHP, and Python.
• Experience with Linux for general systems administration.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
• Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ashley at ashley.wright@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Applications close 26 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-61794). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 5 May 2026.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.