Cloud Innovation 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
3-year fixed term position
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.

If youre a cloud technologist who wants to do more than build and maintain systems who wants to see research actually accelerate because of the work you do this is your role. As Cloud Innovation Specialist youll be embedded in the RMIT AWS Innovation Lab (RAIL) working directly with researchers to translate their toughest technical challenges into practical scalable AWS solutions.

Youll prototype build teach and collaborate working across RAIL RACE ITS and AWS to make cloud technology genuinely accessible and impactful for RMIT researchers.

About You

To be successful in this position youll have:

Proven ability to engage with researchers and translate complex requirements into practical cloud-based solutions
Strong understanding of cloud service models and strategies to optimise performance efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Knowledge and practical experience in AI ML and HPC with the ability to support their adoption in research contexts
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with students staff and industry partners
Sound understanding of training technologies within a cloud computing context and experience supporting capability-building initiatives
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience); 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

The RMIT AWS Innovation Lab (RAIL) sits within RMITs Research Infrastructure unit and works at the intersection of research ambition and cloud capability. Youll collaborate with the RMIT Advanced Cloud Ecosystem (RACE) ITS and AWS to design and deliver solutions that push the boundaries of what researchers can achieve with cloud technology

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.

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Overview:Full-time3-year fixed term positionSalary 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 pos...