Raised Floor Planner / Data Centre Infrastructure Management Specialist

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a Raised Floor Planner / Data Centre Infrastructure Management Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is based in Bella Vista, Sydney, with travel to other RBA locations as required.

The successful candidate will plan equipment installations, manage floor space and DCIM data, and ensure alignment of IT infrastructure with site architecture. NV1 clearance is required, and extensive data centre experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating IT equipment installation in enterprise data centres.
• Strong communication and collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to use DCIM data for planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed planning proposals for equipment installation or de-installation.
• Support effective utilisation of floor space and capacity.
• Maintain accuracy of DCIM data and perform audits.
• Coordinate with Workplace Team and project managers on schedules.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

NV1 clearance

Tools

Cormant DCIM

Job description

Raised Floor Planner / Data Centre Infrastructure Management Specialist

• Play an important part shaping the future of our iconic Australian institution.

About the business/role/team

This specialist Raised Floor Planner / Data Centre Infrastructure Management Specialist contract role based in Bella Vista will offer the convenience of living and working close to home. Travel will be required to other RBA locations. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

We operate in a culture of collaboration and open communication. We are a diverse team with strong communities and a values-driven culture. Feel the personal and professional satisfaction in knowing your talents are respected and your work is appreciated.

You can feel the satisfaction in knowing the quality and integrity of your work is not impacted by commercial distractions.

• Provide detailed planning proposal for equipment installation or de-installation in the Controlled Environments. This includes identification and coordination of works required by Workplace Team.
• Support the effective utilisation of floor space & capacity.
• Provide Controlled Environment reporting.
• Maintain the accuracy of the data contained in the Cormant DCIM tool.
• Conduct book to floor and floor to book audits.

Scope of Accountability.

• Responsible for alignment of IT equipment architectural plans with the sites.
• Maintain the accuracy of data within the DCIM tool.

Communication/Negotiation.

• Engaged as a professional who advises others and collaborates with team members to articulate, compare, and implement solutions and alternative approaches based upon project management principles. Team members might include customer, supplier, and other staff.
• Negotiates effectively with team members to understand the team's goals, work content, and schedules.
• Clearly communicates results to immediate management / project manager.
• Establishes and maintains clear mechanisms to communicate project status and change with the project team and other staff.
• Must be able to effectively communicate resource needs and project issues with management / project management.

Problem Solving.

• Recognises and articulates problems related to the project / segment of the project.
• Applies creativity and judgment in development of solutions or deliverable objectives.
• As appropriate, challenges the validity of given procedures and processes with a view toward enhancement or improvement.

Qualifications.

• Qualified Raised Floor Planner/Data Centre Installation Engineer with extensive experience in working within Enterprise scale Data Centres.
• Experience with Cormant, or another Enterprise Grade industry recognised DCIM planning tool.
• Experience in design and implementation of structured Copper & Fibre cabling.
• NV1 approval required.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.