Data Lead, Research Infrastructure

Title: Data Lead, Research Infrastructure

Location: Melbourne Australia

Full time

job requisition id

JR49848

Overview:

• Full-time, Ongoing Opportunity

• Salary HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and may be required to work across other RMIT campuses

About You

Are you passionate about helping researchers get more value from their data? As Data Lead, Research Infrastructure, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how research data is managed, governed, stored and shared across RMIT. Working at the intersection of research, technology and policy, you'll lead the development of frameworks, services and infrastructure that enable researchers to confidently manage data throughout the entire research lifecycle, from creation and analysis through to publication and reuse.

This is a unique opportunity to influence a university-wide digital research infrastructure agenda, partnering with researchers, ITS, the Library and governance leaders to deliver innovative, scalable and compliant data solutions. We're looking for someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, bringing expertise in research data management, governance and technical infrastructure to support world-class research outcomes.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent extensive experience in research data management, infrastructure design or a related domain.

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and managing scalable, secure research data storage infrastructure, including cloud, hybrid and preservation solutions.

• Strong knowledge of research data management frameworks, governance and standards, including responsible AI principles and their application to research data services.

• Proven ability to develop and implement metadata standards, schemas and interoperability frameworks aligned with FAIR and CARE principles.

• Capacity to lead strategic initiatives, manage competing priorities and influence change across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with researchers, professional staff, senior leaders and external partners.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Research and Innovation Portfolio

RMIT's Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The Portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented, and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes, and on empowering staff. With a global presence, community, and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.

The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication, and profile.

Position Description - Data Lead, Research Infrastructure

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