Technical Officer - Network Management at RMIT University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Linux Server Administration, Windows Server Administration, HPC Support, GPU Workstations, Research Data Storage, Backup Solutions, Network Security, TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP/DNS, Firewall Concepts, Python Scripting, Bash Scripting, PowerShell Scripting, Git, Data Management

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview: Full-time, Continuing position Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About The Position Under the general direction of the Technical Coordinator, this position delivers practical research computing support to STEM research groups and facilities. Core responsibilities include the deployment and maintenance of small-scale HPC and compute nodes, GPU workstations, Linux and Windows servers, research data storage and backup solutions, instrument-PC integration, and secure networking that enables reproducible, efficient, and compliant research workflows. The role collaborates closely with Technical Coordinators, academic researchers to assess requirements, implement fit-for-purpose solutions, and monitor system capacity and performance. The primary focus is on research support, with teaching support provided as required. Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification or relevant experience. Experience in a financial management role with reporting experience in a large, complex organisation. Desirable: Vendor training in CUDA/GPU or SLURM; ITIL Foundation To be successful in this position, you’ll have: 2–3 years’ experience supporting research computing (or similar server/HPC/GPU) environments in academia or industry. Systems administration: practical experience with Linux and Windows Server install/config, package management, logging, user environments, and imaging/virtualisation. Compute/GPU & schedulers: proven installation of NVIDIA CUDA toolkit and basic SLURM use; performance troubleshooting fundamentals. Networking (foundational): understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP/DNS, firewall concepts, and documentation; ability to coordinate changes with central teams. Scripting & tooling: ability to automate with Python, Bash and/or PowerShell; Git basics; familiarity with desirable. Data management: experience with NAS/NFS/SMB, backup/restore, integrity checks, and pragmatic retention approaches suited to research. Stakeholder service & communication: consultative approach; clear documentation/runbooks; ability to translate research needs into stable, supportable technical solutions. Safety & compliance: Demonstrated understanding of current OH&S legislation with knowledge of other field or industry regulations or standards related to the field within the scope of the service area. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children, Medical Assessment and National Police Check. About the College The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry as never before. The STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing. The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources. Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale. Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community to achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEMM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College. The STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students. We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact dustin.nguyen@rmit.edu.au Job Description – Technical Officer, Network Management Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. #LI-Hybrid Applications Close: 9 Apr 2026 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Culture Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other. Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. Find out what makes RMIT a great place to work

Responsibilities

This role delivers practical research computing support to STEM research groups, focusing on deploying and maintaining infrastructure like HPC nodes, GPU workstations, servers, and research data storage solutions. The position involves collaborating with technical coordinators and researchers to implement fit-for-purpose solutions and monitor system performance.