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The University of Queensland

Senior Coordinator, Data Operations

Long Pocket

FULL TIME

September 2, 2024

UQ Biological Resources
Full-time permanent position
Base salary will be in the range of $98,582 to $107,349 + 17% superannuation (HEW 7)
Based at our
Long Pocket campus

About This Opportunity

Join UQ’s Biological Resources team (UQBR) as a Senior Coordinator, Data Operations, where you will play a crucial role in leading the technical administration and management of vital data systems. This role is pivotal in overseeing the Animal Management Database and the Digital Ventilated Caging infrastructure, ensuring the seamless operation of these essential systems. Your expertise will contribute to the advancement of UQBR’s data capabilities, allowing for efficient and accurate data management across the organisation.

In this position, you will provide strategic technical leadership and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that enhance the functionality and reliability of UQBR's data systems. Your responsibilities will also include project management for continuous improvement initiatives, technical support, and training, as well as contributing to the development of business processes related to data management.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical skills in a dynamic and impactful environment, driving excellence in data operations and supporting UQBR’s commitment to advancing biological research.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for data administration and database management within UQ Biological Resources (UQBR), ensuring efficient and secure data operations.
Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders across the University to ensure that appropriate data management solutions are implemented and maintained.
Act as the service owner and technical advisor for nominated services, providing senior technical advice, support, training, and mentoring to other team members.
Lead and manage advancements focused on the continuous improvement of data administration and database management services, including the adoption of new technologies.
Undertake various operational and administrative tasks, such as preparing business cases, managing work requests, ensuring timely resolution of customer issues, and promoting sound cyber security practices in line with University policies.

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
UQ Study for Staff
Salary packaging options

About You

Qualifications in IT or Data Management equivalent to a degree, with at least four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.
Proven experience in senior-level database administration, including operational process automation and managing complex data operations environments.
Strong technical knowledge and skills across various Database Management Systems, with a demonstrated ability to innovate and adopt new processes and technologies.
Strong interpersonal skills, with experience mentoring and training team members, and effectively collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Ability to independently prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and solve complex problems through research or collaboration.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Bruce, Administrator Manager, at

r.bruce1@uq.edu.au

For application queries, please contact

talent@uq.edu.au

stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

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

Resume
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ criteria

Other Information

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to

talent@uq.edu.au

for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 15/09/2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R- 41855). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week starting 23/09/2024.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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