Manager Academic and Research Compute

University of New England (AU); Armidale; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-campus parking

EAP & wellbeing

Sport facilities

Salary packaging

Generous leave

Job summary

University of New England (UNE) is seeking a skilled Digital Infrastructure professional to bridge the centralised Technology and Digital Services directorate with academic staff. You’ll develop, supply and maintain high-performance platforms that support teaching, learning and research, working closely with both academic and professional teams.

The role involves planning future requirements, budgeting and delivering compute platforms that underpin UNE’s teaching and research mission.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-user HPC and general-purpose compute systems.
• Experience working in research and/or academic environments.
• Highly skilled in Systems Administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collegial approach to collaboration.
• Ability to consult and develop roadmaps and architectures to supply a diverse range of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with academic and professional staff to plan future requirements.
• Develop, supply and maintain platforms for teaching, learning and research compute.
• Plan demand, develop budgets and deliver scalable platforms that support teaching and research.

Skills

HPC experience

Academic environment experience

Systems administration

Interpersonal skills

Roadmaps & architecture

Job description

Technology and Digital Services – Network Infrastructure

• Continuing, full-time
• $116,342 to $135,019 per annum HEO8 + 17% super
• Salary packaging options available
• Generous leave entitlements including Christmas shutdown, parental, cultural, gender affirmation & domestic violence
• 5 weeks annual leave + Christmas shutdown leave
• Armidale based role. Flexible or hybrid work arrangements available.
• Relocation assistance available
• Free on campus parking
• On campus state of the art sporting and athletic facilities (Sport UNE)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space

About the role

This role functions as a critical bridge between the centralised Technology and Digital Services directorate and the academic research and teaching community.

The role works with academic staff to develop, supply and maintain platforms that support teaching and learning for highly technical courses and provide high performance and general-purpose compute for research.

You will need to liaise and work closely with both academic and professional staff to plan future requirements, determine upcoming demand, develop budgets and deliver platforms that are a critical part of UNEs teaching and research.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience with multi-user HPC and general-purpose compute systems
• Experience working in research and/or academic environments
• Highly skilled in Systems Administration
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collegial approach to collaboration
• An ability to consult and develop roadmaps and architecture to supply a diverse range of solutions

About the Department

This role is part of the Digital Infrastructure team within the Technology and Digital Services (TDS) directorate at UNE. TDS is responsible for the technology platforms, infrastructure, and digital services that support the University's teaching, learning, research, and administrative operations - from networks and cloud platforms to servers and end-user devices.

The work is diverse, challenging and rewarding. We’re a small, tight knit team that work well together delivering services and platforms that contribute directly to UNE's educational and research mission, in a community where 81% of staff believe in the University's overall purpose.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact David Nillesen, Senior Manager Digital Infrastructure, phone:[phone], email: [e-mail]

• If you require any adjustments or support to fully participate—such as an alternative format for the application form—please contact your Talent Acquisition Consultant at [e-mail] or on 02 6773 3705.
• If you have a disability and would like a confidential conversation about working at UNE, you are welcome to contact our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team.

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-unefor further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 6 September 2026

Reference No: 225287

About Armidale

Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquillity of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale’s natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience . Information about relocation assistance.

UNE: A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At UNE, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the unique perspectives they bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute their best.

We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with lived experience of mental health or disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQIA+.

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