Principal REDCap Systems Administrator at University of Queensland

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

113920.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

REDCap, Systems administration, Data governance, Database management, SQL, MariaDB, PHP, Python, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, Linux, Technical leadership, Data security, Research support

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Research Computing Centre This is a full-time continuing position salary in the range $104,616 - $113,920 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. Orchestrate the technical evolution of UQ’s secure data landscape by leading the university wide REDCap service for a world class research community. Join a mission driven, social team at the Research Computing Centre where a passion for supporting the advancement of global research meets a collaborative and friendly culture. Based at our picturesque and conveniently located St Lucia campus About This Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to work with researchers across the University and its collaborators to collect research data as the Principal REDCap Systems Administrator. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical development and operational support for UQ’s university-wide REDCap service, a secure web platform for building and managing online data collection. In this role, you will contribute your expertise to a range of diverse research projects, ensuring our research community has the tools they need to thrive. Working under the supervision of the Senior Manager for Digital Research Infrastructure, you will be part of a small, dynamic, and collaborative team of specialists. You will enjoy the freedom to explore emerging technologies, experiment with new solutions, and take ownership of projects with the support of a forward thinking environment. Key responsibilities will include: Technical Leadership & Service Management Provide expert leadership and technical advice on REDCap architecture, underlying databases, and complex data processing topics. Lead the end to end design, implementation, and maintenance of the service, including performance enhancements and complex query development. Data Governance & Security Integrity Oversee account management and security monitoring, ensuring all systems meet university standards for timely remediation and data protection. Develop robust online governance processes and review user proposals to ensure ethical, compliant, and secure data access. Innovation & Emerging Technologies Continuously investigate and evaluate emerging web technologies (such as HTML, JavaScript, PHP, or Python) to improve data access and dissemination. Identify opportunities to optimise internal technical tools and database performance to drive efficiency for the university wide service. Researcher Empowerment & Engagement Develop comprehensive training materials and self service resources to support researchers across all disciplines and skill levels. Provide professional technical support and day to day engagement, acting as a trusted advisor to help researchers meet their specific project goals. Collaborative Strategy & Communication Actively participate in multidisciplinary team initiatives, fostering a culture of transparent information sharing and creative problem-solving. Proactively communicate technical updates, software outage windows, and strategic service changes to the broader UQ research community. About You Essential Degree with at least four years of subsequent relevant experience, or extensive technical expertise and experience in the field. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide tailored support to people with different levels of technical proficiency. Expert knowledge in data access, extraction, management, and analysis from a diverse range of sources. High standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and exceptional time management. Desirable Experience with REDCap project development and management. Knowledge of web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS. Experience with with SQL, MariaDB, PHP, and Python. Experience with Linux for general systems administration. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading. Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight. Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family. Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section Resume For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ashley at ashley.wright@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Applications close 26 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-61794). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 5 May 2026. UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

The Principal REDCap Systems Administrator will lead the technical evolution and operational support of the university-wide REDCap service. This role involves managing data governance, security, and providing expert technical advice to researchers across various projects.