Data Management Officer

at  Curtin University of Technology

• G06 $89,919 - $95,391 + 17% superannuation
• Full time, fixed term contract to January 2027
• Recent library graduates are encouraged to apply

THE CENTRE FOR CROP AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

The Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) at Curtin University works closely with the grains industry to reduce the $1 billion per year burden of crop disease for Australian farmers. For the last 10 years our research discoveries have improved the genetic resistance of wheat, barley, canola, and pulses providing enduring solutions for growers dealing with disease epidemics. With a large team of more than 100 research staff and students focused on molecular plant pathology, fungicide resistance, agronomy, and precision agriculture, CCDM’s multidisciplinary approach uniquely allows us to deliver solutions more effectively than would be possible with research focused in one area.
To find out more about the centre, please visit our website: https://www.ccdm.com.au/
This position is part of DataHarvest, a national project that focuses on improving how research, development, and extension (RD&E) data is managed in the grains industry. The project aims to develop a national collaborative framework for supporting and delivering regionally relevant training in research data management across the Australian grains industry.
Curtin University has partnered with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to deliver the DataHarvest project through the CCDM.
We are seeking a detail-oriented applicant to support research data management within the DataHarvest project. You will be the first point of contact in providing hands-on support to stakeholders. You will support the project lead in developing face-to-face and online data management resources, maintain the metadata catalogue, and provide hands-on support for quality metadata records and good data management practices.
If successful, you will have an opportunity to grow your skills in a diverse team through support and training, connect with researchers and industry and enable innovation in a new area.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Maintain a metadata catalogue, quality check incoming metadata entries and data management plans for compliance with existing guidelines.
• Provide support and advice to researchers in agriculture, including best practices in research data management.
• Support the development and maintenance of online data management resources, including online self-help and training resources/videos.
• Share developments in agricultural RD&E data support with other organisations through training workshops and other avenues.

AS THIS IS A FIXED-TERM CONTRACT, YOU WILL REQUIRE CURRENT WORK RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA THAT MATCH THE TENURE OF THIS ROLE.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dr Fatima Naim, Project leader for DataHarvest, at fatima.naim@curtin.edu.au or Mr John Brown, Coordinator Research Services, Library at john.brown@curtin.edu.au