(C) The Conversation This story was originally published by The Conversation and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Manager, Research Cloud Operations Job at University of Melbourne in Parkville, United States [1] [] Date: 2023-02 Posted 01 February, 2023 Are you passionate about DevOps and experienced in managing people? Join a team which runs a national research cloud in a University environment. Job no: 0033455 Location: Parkville Role type: Full time/; Fixed-term for until 30th June 2028 Department: Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC)/Business Services Salary: UOM 9 – $129,154 - $134,374 p.a. plus 17% super Use your passion for DevOps to translate research into benefits for society Further your leadership experience in a people management role Work in a University environment with 17% super! The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands. Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) https://ardc.edu.au/ The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) is a national digital research infrastructure program funded through the federal government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). The purpose of the ARDC is to provide Australian researchers with a competitive advantage through data. The ARDC is a transformational investment, partnering to facilitate a coherent research environment that will enable Australia’s researchers to translate their work into benefits for society. ARDC staff are employed through multiple host institutions including the University of Melbourne. About Business Services Business Services provides a full range of class-leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University. About the Role Are you passionate about DevOps and experienced in managing people? Join a team at the University of Melbourne which runs a national research cloud. The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) Nectar Research Cloud is a national cloud service dedicated to research, and is one of the main services provided by the ARDC (https://ardc.edu.au/services/nectar-research-cloud/). The Research Cloud supports researchers across Australia and given its large scale and distributed nature, an exceptional person is needed to lead the operations, maintenance, expansion and continual improvement of the national research cloud services. The successful candidate should be passionate about the ongoing DevOps practice, open source software and open infrastructure, supporting the research community, and the reality of running a national Research Cloud. Responsibilities include: Oversight, management and responsibility for the day to day operations of the national Research Cloud, including the ARDC Core Services team, staffing, budgeting, performance management and strategic planning. Development, implementation, coordination and improvement of operating processes and procedures across the nodes of the Nectar Research Cloud, in conjunction with other nodes. Providing regular reports on operations to the ARDC’s Nectar Research Cloud Steering Committee and Technical Committee. Represent the national Research Cloud service on relevant committees and working groups, and in events such as the eResearch Australasia conference, to share expertise and findings with peers. About You The ideal candidate for this role will be an expert communicator, with the ability to lead and manage a team as well as advise, negotiate with and influence senior stakeholders. You should have a proven track record in external collaboration and project coordination, with high-level organisational skills, time management and ability to independently plan and manage complex workflows. You should also have: A tertiary qualification in a computer science or engineering discipline with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and training. Demonstrated experience managing distributed ICT operations teams. Demonstrated experience in operational improvement, establishing best practice and effecting operational change. Experience in reporting to management, high level users or stakeholders on service level targets, on complex issues, impacts and improvements. Highly developed analytical, conceptual, consulting, evaluation, numerical, research and problem-solving skills in order to interpret business needs and develop and communicate appropriate technical solutions. Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia. About the University The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement. Benefits of Working with Us In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits: Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits. Be Yourself We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description, however we would like you to address the following in your cover letter: Demonstrated experience managing IT development and operations teams, particularly distributed teams A proven track record in external collaboration and project coordination, especially regarding external relationship management. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to negotiate with and influence a wide range of stakeholders including those at the most senior levels ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the above criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. 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