Systems Administrator, Research

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Systems Administrator (Research) to join Burnet!

In this role you will be responsible for assisting with the implementation and ongoing training, support and configuration of systems and processes to effectively manage the Institute’s activities. Specifically, you will support two systems: 1) SPARK (system for project and research knowledge), a centralised tool for recording activities and supporting Burnet staff with applying for grants and managing their grants post-award, as well as enabling high-level reports to be generated for the Institute’s leadership and 2) Burnet’s Biorepository, a web application to track and store information about biospecimen use and storage within the Institute.

You will also:

• Develop an in depth understanding of SPARK and the Biorepository to advise Burnet staff, in various roles, on how to use the systems to best meet their requirements.
• Support change management to effectively set a clear vision for system and process changes, outlining the goals and benefits and alignment with overall strategy.
• Develop and update training materials, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide training on both systems.
• Liaise with third party vendors to escalate and troubleshoot any issues that arise and perform system upgrades / enhancements.
• Participate in reviews of related internal policies to ensure systems / processes are aligned.

This is a Full Time, 24 months fixed term position. You will have flexible working hours as well as part time working from home options.

Refer to the attached position description for full details.

Let’s talk about you

The following criteria are essential requirements:

• Proven experience in supporting enterprise information management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to understand different user perspectives and requirements.
• Experience in developing and delivering training materials for information management systems.
• Strong organisation and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently exercising strong judgement.
• Understanding of Biorepository systems and processes including physical storage methods (such as ULT Freezers or Cryogenics) and experience in translating the physical storage medium into IT and database solutions.

The following are preferable/desirable but not essential:

• Degree in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Health Information Management, Information technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience in research or international development projects and working in a medical research environment.
• Experience in change management relating to process or procedural change.
• Experiences in databases, data curation or visualisation.

The Burnet experience

We want you to have a successful and meaningful career at Burnet and are committed to providing a supportive workplace environment for all our people. You will be part of a collaborative culture where progressive leadership, innovation, respect, and excellence are valued. Join a team of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do – achieving a more equitable world through better health.

We offer:

• A monthly accrued day off for full-time staff
• 14 weeks paid parental leave – no qualifying period
• Additional long service leave – 17.3 weeks (minimum is 8.67) at 10 years of service
• Study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary packaging
• Opportunities for career and professional development, training on two research systems will be provided (if you don’t already have the skills).

Who are we?

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit, organisation passionate about social justice, equality and evidence-based research.

Burnet Institute brings together a highly diverse skill base, with more than 400 staff and students working across cutting-edge research and projects to address some of the most relevant global health issues. Institute-wide interdisciplinary health programs Disease Elimination, Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness, and Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health are at the heart of our daily decision making. Harnessing our international and local field presence, our laboratories, and our mixed development and research cultures drives a greater focus on the most relevant health issues and achieves a greater impact as a result.

Whilst our headquarters is in Melbourne, Australia, we also have offices in Papua New Guinea and Myanmar, and are actively involved in research and public health programs throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia that has dual accreditation with both the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Bring your whole self to work

At Burnet, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture. We want our people to feel like they belong and are free to be themselves at work. We have an active Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Council that works to promote and improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion across the Institute, by developing and implementing strategies informed by both national and international best practice and staff input. Burnet holds an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award from Science in Gender Equity (SAGE). If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know by emailing [email protected] using the subject line: Systems Administrator, Research enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Sounds great! How do I apply?

Apply via the “Apply Now” button and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process.

Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a National Police Check and/or Working with Children. Current Australian working rights are required for all applicants.