AddressPosition Details
- Continuing | Full-Time
- Higher Education Officer Level 10 | $135,591 - $143,709 p.a.
- Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About Information and Digital Services
Information and Digital Services (IDS) provides technology services and support to the Flinders University staff, research, and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as platform management, service desk, information security and identity access management services and more.
About the Role
The Senior IDS Platforms Lead Research Success, provides leadership, ownership and accountability for the management, development and performance of platforms and applications that support our research community. In collaboration with the Deputy Director, the role is responsible for leading the development, implementation and management of a vision and roadmap for platform related technologies that is aligned to the strategic objectives of the University.
The incumbent will work closely with the relevant stakeholders and teams to ensure research platform related priorities are aligned with the strategic and operational objectives of relevant IDS customers. They will supervise a team of professional staff, provide strong people leadership, and proactively manage overall staff performance.
About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- A growth mindset and a focus on delivering value to customers
- Experience in building and managing customer relationships in a strategic and long-term context
- Extensive experience with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications and Software as a Service (SaaS) and enterprise applications and systems
- Vast knowledge of the principles and practices of the software development lifecycle
- Extensive knowledge and experience in application upgrades including planning, test plan, execution, and program close out using good change management principles and practices
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, or relevant technical area, and/or equivalent relevant experience in an IT environment
- Higher education and research platform experience advantageous.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wide range of professional development activities and services
- We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
- Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
- A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
- Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
How to Apply and Information
Certification
National Police Certificate - Australian Federal Police
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
02 July 2024
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Flinders. Fearless.
