Full-time, Continuing position
Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Technical Coordinator, this position delivers practical research computing support to STEM research groups and facilities. Core responsibilities include the deployment and maintenance of small-scale HPC and compute nodes, GPU workstations, Linux and Windows servers, research data storage and backup solutions, instrument-PC integration, and secure networking that enables reproducible, efficient, and compliant research workflows. The role collaborates closely with Technical Coordinators, academic researchers to assess requirements, implement fit-for-purpose solutions, and monitor system capacity and performance. The primary focus is on research support, with teaching support provided as required.
Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification or relevant experience.
Experience in a financial management role with reporting experience in a large, complex organisation.
Desirable: Vendor training in CUDA/GPU or SLURM; ITIL Foundation
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
2–3 years’ experience supporting research computing (or similar server/HPC/GPU) environments in academia or industry.
Systems administration: practical experience with Linux and Windows Server install/config, package management, logging, user environments, and imaging/virtualisation.
Compute/GPU & schedulers: proven installation of NVIDIA CUDA toolkit and basic SLURM use; performance troubleshooting fundamentals.
Networking (foundational): understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP/DNS, firewall concepts, and documentation; ability to coordinate changes with central teams.
Scripting & tooling: ability to automate with Python, Bash and/or PowerShell; Git basics; familiarity with desirable.
Data management: experience with NAS/NFS/SMB, backup/restore, integrity checks, and pragmatic retention approaches suited to research.
Stakeholder service & communication: consultative approach; clear documentation/runbooks; ability to translate research needs into stable, supportable technical solutions.
Safety & compliance: Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation with knowledge of other field or industry regulations or standards related to the field within the scope of the service area.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children, Medical Assessment and National Police Check.
About the College
The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry as never before.
The STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.
The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.
Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.
Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEMM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.
The STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.
We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact dustin.nguyen@rmit.edu.au
Job Description – Technical Officer, Network Management
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