"Information Technologist: Systems Infrastructure (HEO 5)"

• Based in the Information Strategy and Technology Services Unit at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $76,304 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Information Technologist under broad guidance is required to use sophisticated software to monitor critical servers, rectify issues with server and storage systems and build new servers. In addition, they support technologies such as clustering and load balancing which provide the ability to maintain high levels of system availability. They need to diagnose access, permission and security issues related to applications and shared file resources. 

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Information Strategy and Technology Services (ISTS), which has the primary strategic and operational responsibility for the provision of the UniSA’s considerable IT infrastructure and services has approximately 180 staff in 9 key areas.

ISTS contributes to the University’s strategic goals and objectives by providing:

• University wide IT support for staff and students;
• technical support, development and management of:
• communication services such as fixed and wireless data networks, telephone systems, voicemail, and high speed access to the internet;
• collaboration facilities such as email, calendaring, video and audio conferencing, instant messaging and document sharing;
• over 2,700 on campus computers for students;
• teaching technology in general purpose teaching spaces; and
• central infrastructure (servers, data storage and data centres)
• technical support, development and management of information systems which support online teaching and learning, research management and research education, student experience, administration, data integration and business intelligence, the staff and student portals, and the corporate web;
• identification and management of ICT based risks and disaster recovery planning;
• technical project management services for major, University wide ITC projects;
• management of University wide hardware and software purchasing arrangements; 
• and development, maintenance and communication of policies, procedures and guidelines for the use of information technology within the university.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification (normally a degree) or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, experience and skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated experience in and commitment to, a high level of customer service and to working collaboratively in a team based environment, including interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in the implementation of operating system and application level security in a complex information technology environment which integrates with the network architecture
• Demonstrated knowledge in the management of server virtualisation technologies
• Demonstrated ability to maintain, support and administer servers based on the Red Hat Linux operating system and MS Windows

Benefits 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career!  

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. 

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6410. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 3 September 2024