Job Reference: 546356

Classification: ANU Officer Grade 7 (Information Technology)

Salary package: $92,100 - $96,713 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Fixed Term (36 months) (Part-time, or a gradual increase in hours will be considered)

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The Position

ANU has an international reputation for research and education in biology including biological data science. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research, research-led teaching, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The Research School Biology (RSB) in conjunction with the Biological Data Science Institute (BDSI) is now searching for Bioinformatics IT Support Officer to enhance their training and research capabilities at all levels.

The Bioinformatics IT Support Officer provides high quality support and training delivered across RSB's and BDSI's Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs, research training courses and projects. The position includes 20% blue sky research component at the support officers discretion. The position will be tightly integrated within the vibrant research and teaching programs available at RSB and BDSI. The officer will benefit from a collective desire to improve bioinformatic and data proficiency at all levels.

The position will maintain a close working relationship with students, academic and professional staff within the School, the College and the wider University.

The Person

We are looking for clever and creative, passionate and energetic people with different skills, backgrounds, and experiences to help us achieve our digital goals. To be successful in this role, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships in a culturally sensitive manner.

• You will have the unique opportunity to shape bioinformatic training and data science skills at one of the world's leading research environments for a broad range of biological subject areas.
• You will be a key point of contact for our students and staff through the development and delivery of bioinformatic, computing, data management and other related training course relevant for biology.
• You will have 20% of your time to spend on your own blue sky research of your choosing.
• You will be part of a highly interactive environment and have time to contribute to the larger global ecosystem of biological training initiative (e.g. [Software] Carpentry). 

For more information about the position please contact, Benjamin Schwessinger, T: +61 2 6125 7794 E: benjamin.schwessinger@anu.edu.au.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a three page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

• 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions
• Work test of about 5 minutes on a training session at beginners level for linux, bash, R, python or another bioinformatic topic of the candidates choice. The candidate is requested to also explain the reasoning of their choice.

Please use the below link to apply:

https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/546356/bioinformatics-it-support-officer

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 8045. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.