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Data Engineer

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Jun 17, 2019

Job Details

Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN)

TERN is an Australian Government initiative to enhance Australia's environmental research effort, particularly in the area of changes over space and time in biodiversity, land cover and carbon and water. TERN coordinates a nationally distributed set of instrumentation, data and information services, which collectively contribute to meeting the needs of long-term terrestrial ecosystem researchers and other users in Australia and globally of land observing systems. The infrastructure also contributes to Australia's role in international programs in areas such as global flux observing. TERN was established in 2009 by a National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) grant from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training (DoET). Through a number of extensions and renewals of its grant, TERN's project funding is currently in place until June 2022, with some post-project reporting requirements extending into 2023.

About This Opportunity

The successful appointee will have a hands-on role facilitating the transformation, publication, extraction and distribution of ecosystem science data collected and collated by TERN. As a critical member of the TERN Data & Analytics platform team, the successful applicant will provide key input into the overall direction, development and promotion of projects and will work closely with team members, data providers, end-users and other stakeholders.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus , renowned as one of Australia's most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane's city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment - you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

Our Ideal Candidate

Applicants should possess qualifications in a relevant IT discipline. You should also have experience in software development languages, relational and spatial databases, the ability to develop, debug and deploy open source software, a good understanding of data governance and data management strategies and strong communication and organisational skills.

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, fixed term position at HEW level 7.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $85,222 - $93,085, plus super of up to 17% and recreation leave loading of 17.5%.

You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities , salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, development programs and many other benefits.

For further information, please review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021 .

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact: Dr Siddeswara Guru on +61 7 3346 3125 or s.guru@uq.edu.au .

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, use the APPLY NOW button below. All applicants must supply the following documents:
  • Cover letter addressing key selection criteria
  • Resume

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