Senior Technical Officer - Systems Development & Data Analytics

Description:

• Institute for Molecular Bioscience

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to December 2025

• Base salary will be in the range $80,523.29 - $89,505.38 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)

• Based at our Based at our St Lucia Campus

The key function of this position is to provide professional and proficient IT and data analytics support to human research projects being undertaken at the Institute of Molecular Bioscience.
The Human Studies Unit develops and maintains a large Content Management System (CMS) infrastructure to support the recruitment and tracking of biological samples for human research projects. It supports over 200 user accounts and responds to real-time reporting requirements for projects and clinical trials.

This role will support the Human Studies Unit's IT Senior System Developer in providing on-going customization of the CMS to support research projects and assist in managing data security and research governance requirements as well as maintain general housekeeping IT infrastructure.

Key responsibilities will include:

• System development of CMS to support human research projects with specific requirements

• Custom module code for additional functionality and to control user access

• Development of real-time reporting using advanced data analytics methods

• Assist in the integration of data collection platforms to centralise data capture, analytics and storage

• Assist in building new and fit for purpose data capture mobile and web applications

• Front-end development of public-facing webpages

• Rapid response updates to implement updates required by project teams / laboratory staff and clinicians

• Maintain and support data security practices for server protection and management of user accounts

• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, figures for research publications and reports

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:

• Up to 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

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Completion of a degree level qualification in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science or completion of a Diploma with relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

• Experience with programming languages: PHP, Python, R, and HTML

• Experience with Web technologies and frameworks: Drupal, CSS, REST API, R Markdown, and Django (or similar frameworks).

• Experience developing web sites and maintaining site pages

• Proficiency using relevant desktop-based programs (MSWord, Excel, Access, desktop publishing and/ or web software)

• Ability to maintain efficient and up-to-date database systems for research projects

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and written communication skills

• Demonstrated organisational skills

• Good time-management skills and demonstrated ability to manage and work to competing deadlines, be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic research environment.

• Active participation as an effective member of the team

• Excellent attention to detail

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

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Anjali Henders a.henders@imb.uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

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

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

• Resume

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 Sunday 2 March at 11.00pm AEST (R-48257). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 10 March.