ePublish Administrator

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The opportunity

• Monitor CSIRO’s internal review and approval system for publications, ePublish
• Join a supportive team in a flexible work environment
• Support CSIRO’s repository for research publications
  
  

ePublish is CSIRO’s internal review and approval system for publications. CSIRO values its research publications and the ePublish system ensures CSIRO publications are of suitable quality and that commercial, intellectual property, scientific or other sensitivities are managed.

We have an opportunity for an experienced administrative professional to support and monitor ePublish. As the ePublish Administrator, you’ll be responsible for helping users with problems, providing training, supporting system development and reporting.

You’ll bring your demonstrated experience providing user support for an information or record management system and ability to work independently to solve problems to make an impact in your role. Join us in solving Australia's greatest challenges with science and technology, apply now!

Please note, this role is open to Australian citizens only. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance.

Your duties will include:

• Resolving user queries regarding the ePublish system, including answering queries from staff and resolving problems they encounter.
• Attending meetings with research and library staff to provide updates on the system.
• Providing learning support for the ePublish system and delivering training sessions for staff who are new to the system, including maintaining training materials.
• Supporting ongoing maintenance and the development of ePublish, liaising with the system provider on issues identified. Maintaining a register of bugs and issues, scheduling and testing development sprints as required.
• Actively participating in any project to replace the system, including stakeholder consultation, system scoping, tender evaluation, design and testing.
• Delivering reporting and analytics for publications, generating and delivering compliance reporting and summary reports from the ePublish publication records.
• Other duties as directed.
  
  

Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide preferred

Salary: AU$93k - AU$105k pa plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years, Full-time

Reference: 96762

To be considered you will need:

• Experience providing user support for an information or record management system.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proven track record of working independently to solve problems.
• Experience in identifying complex or ill-defined problems and developing appropriate alternative solutions.
  
  

Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in a scientific or information and communications technology field.
• Experience within a Research Office, Research Funder, Publisher or Bibliometric Data Provider or writing published research.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, including the use of advanced functions.
  
  

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline Level.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

Sunday 21st July 2024, 11:00pm AEST