Australian National University

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist) Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full Time, Fixed term (up to 12 months) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD_PEWER_Research Data Management Specialist_ANUO8.pdf The Position We are seeking a talented and passionate Research Data Management Specialist to join our collaborative team. You will work closely with genomics data owners, NCI’s cloud services engineers, and data collections specialists to: Design robust, well-defined data models and schemas Build stable, ontology-aligned data structures that support secure ingestion, harmonisation, and controlled access This is a hands-on opportunity to shape national research infrastructure, directly contributing to a secure, scalable ecosystem that empowers Australian biomedical science. Key Responsibilities: Drive data modelling for human genomics and related omics datasets Implement and extend Gen3 data models, dictionaries, and submission tools Ensure data structures align with domain standards, ontologies, and FAIR data principles Support integration with NCI’s high-performance computing and cloud environments The Project As a Research Data Management Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering Australia’s National Genomics Repository, a secure, national‑scale platform that enables discovery, access, and analysis of human genomics and omics data for researchers across Australia and internationally. Working within the Australian BioCommons-funded GUARDIANS project, you will help establish the foundational data infrastructure that underpins this vision. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evolving robust data models and schemas within a modern data commons built on the open‑source Gen3 platform, enabling consistent ingestion, harmonisation, and controlled sharing of biomedical data. By developing well‑defined, standards‑aligned data structures, the role helps reduce data silos, manage heterogeneity, and promote reuse across datasets. This work underpins FAIR data principles and supports secure, high‑impact genomics research, while system deployment and operational management of Gen3 are handled by dedicated engineering teams. The Person You are a data professional with a strong interest in designing and stewarding high‑quality research data infrastructures. You enjoy working at the interface of research, data standards, and technology, and are comfortable evolving your skills as platforms and practices mature. We recognise that candidates may not meet every criterion and encourage applicants with strong core data skills and domain interest to apply. The Organisation NCI is the leading national provider of high-end computational and data-intensive services, with a national and international reputation for expertise and innovation. It forms an integral part of the Australia Government’s research infrastructure strategy, and is engaged with and embedded in research communities, high-impact research centres, and research institutions nationally. As an organisation, NCI is built on, and sustained by Australia’s national university, its national science agency (CSIRO), its national meteorological agency (the Bureau of Meteorology), and its national geoscience agency (Geoscience Australia). This role sits within the NCI Data Management Team, responsible for hosting and stewarding nationally significant data collections. We apply robust, best‑practice data management to ensure datasets are reliable, high quality, provenance‑aware, and HPC‑ready. The team publishes Australian research datasets to the world and replicates major international collections locally to support Australian research communities. For further information please contact, Andrew Robinson, E: Andrew.Robinson1@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information  To apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration) Salary package: $87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term (until December 2026) Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD & PEWER_ANUO5_Officer, Library Donation Project.pdf We Offer Professional and collaborative work environment Mentoring and ongoing career development Excellent remuneration and benefits packages 17% Superannuation Contributions Annual Leave Loading Salary sacrificing options for cars, parking, technology, childcare and more Position overview Are you an energetic person who thrives on providing quality service to library users? Do you have an understanding of acquisition and cataloguing processes in a library environment? If you do and you are well organised, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to liaise with abroad range of people, and are committed to a team approach, we would welcome your application to work at the Australian National University Library. For more information, please contact Cameron Allen, Collection Access Coordinator for Collection Access and Discovery, cameron.allen@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full Time, Continuing We Offer Professional and collaborative work environment Mentoring and ongoing career development Excellent remuneration and benefits packages 17% Superannuation Contributions Annual Leave Loading Salary sacrificing options for cars, parking, technology, childcare and more Position overview Are you an energetic person who thrives on providing quality service to library users? Do you have a strong understanding of acquisition and metadata workflows in a library environment? If you do and you are well organised, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to liaise with a broad range of people, and are committed to a team approach, we would welcome your application to work at the Australian National University Library. For more information, please contact Cameron Allen, Collection Access Coordinator for Collection Access and Discovery, E: cameron.allen@anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing Date: Sunday, 19 April 2026, 11:55pm (AEST)