AddressThis is a great opportunity to be at the cutting edge of research data management in Australia and help develop an ethical future for data management.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Manager to join our team based in Cairns on a full-time fixed term opportunity. You will be responsible for overseeing our data strategy, ensuring the accuracy and security of data, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of data management practices and technologies.
What will you bring to the role:
- A broad knowledge of data management, access and movement technologies, techniques and standards.
- Experience with Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property and principles of Indigenous data sovereignty.
- An enthusiasm and passion to support the growth of Indigenous capacity through training and mentoring programs.
- Significant organisation and problem-solving skills, with ability to prioritise and meet competing deadlines, and established record of exercising judgement and initiative.
About the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures
The new ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF), administered by James Cook University will set new standards for research and management on Country across Australia. Driven by respectful, authentic co-design, and drawing from diverse cultural, environmental, and historical records, the Centre will work to enhance Land and Sea Country management, reframed by Indigenous knowledges and science. The Centre expects to make a legacy contribution by developing complementary Indigenous and Western knowledge frameworks for modelling environmental, cultural, and historical change in Australia over the last millennium and into the near future.
Why Cairns?
Cairns is a very special part of the world and residents enjoy a great way of life. The unparalleled natural beauty of the rainforest and beaches together with a superb climate and tropical lifestyle make Cairns one of Australia’s most desirable places to live, visit and do business. Cairns is a friendly, safe, and sophisticated international city, alive with charm and spirit. Cairns boasts word class schools, universities, health services, sporting and recreation facilities and enjoys a wonderfully diverse range of community and cultural celebrations.
Why JCU?
JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as diverse career opportunities. JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.
We support our people through the provision of:
- generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions
- ongoing professional and career development
- attractive options for salary packaging
- work and life balance with a 36.25 hour working week.
- five weeks annual recreation leave with cash out annual leave and time in lieu options
- 15 days personal leave and 10 days cultural leave
- up to 6 months fully paid parental leave
- Individual Flexibility Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
- access to online media subscriptions
- corporate discount on health insurance
- relocation assistance may be provided
How to Apply
Click on apply now and you will be directed to the JCU Careers website.
Apply for Vacancy Reference Number: 18945
For more information, please contact Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm on (07) 4232 1*** or via email ********@jcu.edu.au
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.
