HASS Cloud Specialist

Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology

Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Full-time
Ongoing Role
Salary Professional HEW8 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of working

RMIT has some exciting opportunities as part of its Research Infrastructure Signature Initiative investment. These positions are supporting the development of an RMIT approach to research infrastructure and a substantial uplift in its Digital Research Infrastructure.

Humanities Arts and Social Sciences researchers have complex nuanced digital infrastructure needs and RMIT is committed to meeting them. As HASS Cloud Specialist youll be the dedicated technical expert for researchers in the College of Design and Social Context and the College of Business and Law helping them harness cloud platforms AI and emerging technologies to power innovative research.

This is a unique role combining genuine technical depth with the ability to understand and respond to HASS research workflows cultural and ethical data considerations and the specific demands of non-STEM disciplines.

About You

To be successful in this position youll have:

Demonstrated understanding of HASS research requirements including culturally responsible practice and ethical use of data and digital artefacts
Proven ability to engage with researchers and translate their workflows into practical digital solutions
Knowledge and practical experience in AI ML and quantum computing and the ability to support their adoption in research contexts
Sound understanding of training technologies preferably in a cloud computing context and experience supporting capability-building initiatives
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with students staff and industry partners
A Bachelors degree in humanities social sciences business and/or Information Systems or related field (or equivalent); a research qualification is desirable

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Group

This role sits within RMITs Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) unit working closely with ITS AWS and Microsoft to ensure cloud platforms evolve to support cutting-edge HASS research. Youll manage the HASS training program curate the platforms application catalogue and drive adoption of emerging technologies ensuring the DRI is genuinely accessible and impactful for researchers across DSC and CoBL.

ToApply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability 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 Talent Partner Justin Bolton via email

Position Description

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Applications Close:

29 Mar 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga 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 Universitys 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 genderbased 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 preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs 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 or visit our Careers page for more contact information - are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Overview:Full-timeOngoing RoleSalary Professional HEW8 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working ArrangementsBased at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of workingRMIT has some exciting opportunities as part of its Research Infrastructure Signature Initiative investment. These positions are sup...