Research Reporting, Analysis, Data & Systems
DVC Research Portfolio
Reference no. 457/0317

• Join an organisation that encourages progressive thinking
• Be valued for your exceptional knowledge and experience in data manipulation
• Full time continuing, remuneration package: $103K – $112K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

About the opportunity 

The DVC Research (DVCR) Portfolio currently includes six groups that support the DVCR and researchers to achieve the University’s research goals. One of those groups is Research Reporting, Analysis, Data & Systems (RRADS). The RRADS team is responsible for developing and managing data capture and analysis as well as coordinating the development of IT systems to support business requirements.

As part of the Data & Systems team, the main purpose of the position is to provide and devise data manipulation, cleansing and alignment services in the management of information systems data within the Research Portfolio, specifically in connection with the collection and reporting of ERA and HERDC quality data and research performance indicators; Academic Profiles; SIBI data; and Academic Planning & Development (AP&D). A key element to this role is the management and development of SSRS reporting, and associated database and reports development support.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for a Senior Application and Data Administrator who possesses demonstrated expertise in:

• collecting, processing and maintaining  electronic records and datasets
• data manipulation techniques to ensure data consistency  across a wide range of datasets extracted from various sources
• data collection methodologies
• enterprise systems and reporting systems

Familiarity with reporting and administrative functions in a university environment would be highly regarded.

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across 9 campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 47,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Closing date: 11:30pm 5 April 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

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