About us Across our campuses in Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney, and Singapore, the University of Newcastle supports more than 37,000 students and employs over 2,500 staff. Our Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) team is one of the Hunter region's largest IT teams, housing specialists in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Networks, and high-performance Research Computing. DTS is leading a data transformation within the university, with significant investment in modern technologies and a shift to a contemporary architecture.
The role You will have the opportunity to work with modern technology stacks, as part of a team transforming the way data is captured, stored and promoted within the University. Your key responsibilities/projects/work areas include:
Develop, deploy, and manage infrastructure, software, and CI/CD pipelines for product build, testing, and release.Assist in designing, managing, and monitoring systems on Azure and AWS platforms.Analyse and resolve incidents affecting critical business services.Implement security measures to protect systems and ensure compliance with university policies.Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold high deployment standards and foster continuous improvement.About you Degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience.Strong technical skills in data engineering, including experience with notebooks, pipelines, PySpark, and Python. Experience with Data Factory or Synapse is preferred.Solid understanding of Agile Scrum practices, including breaking down deliverables and committing to sprint goals.Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to influence both team members and stakeholders.A passion for collaboration and working in a dynamic environment.A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on achieving operational excellence.Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Why work with us? This is an exciting opportunity to support a university at the forefront of data platform innovation. Key benefits include:
Salary ranging from $99,655 to $112,112 + 17% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.Opportunity to work with modern technology stacks, including Microsoft Azure and AWS, as well as cutting-edge data and infrastructure systems.A positive work culture where we strive to #DoBetter, celebrate success, and work with intent.Regular group planning and strategy days.Access to technical training, structured mentoring, and career development programs.The University also offers additional perks such as extra leave, flexible working, and staff discounts. For more details, explore our Benefits at a Glance page.
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To apply, please submit the following:
Your resume.A cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with a data-focused DevOps position.Applications close: 9th October, 11:59 PM (AEDT).
Contact Us Position enquiries? For specific position enquiries, please contact Rob McCloskey - Senior Manager - DevOps Engineering on (02) 4921 7489 or via email ******.
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