Jobs and Careers

• Design, implement and maintain best data practices
• Provide expert advice to researchers across IMAS and partner organisations
• Full Time, Fixed Term (until December 2027) based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is a world-class centre of excellence for innovative, relevant, and globally distinctive marine research and education at the University of Tasmania.

The Data Management section within IMAS is responsible for the management of data and information systems.

As our new Senior Research Data Analyst, you will provide a comprehensive information service related to data holdings at IMAS and partner organisations. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining best practice, end to end data workflows for research data hardware and software infrastructure.

You will work closely with, and provide expert advice to researchers from IMAS and partner organisations on the management, analytics, code creation and optimisation, visualisation, and publishing of data collected or generated.

What you’ll do:

• Work with and provide expert advice to researchers across IMAS and partner organisations, continuing to ensure the adoption of best data management practice.
• Provide training and education to researchers regarding data management best practice, and relevant policies and procedures.
• Work closely with relevant IT and data management staff from the University and partner to ensure operational availability of complex IT hardware and software infrastructure.
• Develop data visualisation tools, where possible based on existing infrastructure and data platforms.
• Provide expertise in managing and manipulating research datasets and in online SQL databases.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with key projects and organisations at both national and international levels.

­What we’re looking for:

•  A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education and training.
• An advanced understanding of best practice in data management including the FAIR data principles and management of sensitive data.
• Extensive experience in supporting and administering IT infrastructure and applications, preferably in a marine research facility.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with large datasets and associated storage environments including SQL databases.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of web applications, their design, development, and deployment.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Peter Walsh, Manager, Data and Information Systems on Peter.Walsh@utas.edu.au or 0362268246.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502402 - Senior Research Data Analyst.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 8 March 2026, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.