DevOps Engineer - Australian BioCommons

Role type: Fixed-Term to Dec 2028 
Department/ School: Australian BioCommons 
Salary: UOM 8 - $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super 

• National digital research impact / Advanced cloud-native DevOps across OpenStack and AWS / Collaborative, mission-driven life sciences environment.

• Apply now to shape robust cloud platforms that enable secure, scalable bioinformatics research across Australia. 

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.  

The University of Melbourne  
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. 

Your next career opportunity  
In this role, you will engineer and operate cloud-native platforms supporting national life science research services. Contribute to and take ownership of key OpenStack and AWS infrastructure, from Kubernetes clusters to CI/CD automation. You will collaborate with developers, bioinformaticians, and partners to deliver secure, scalable environments for cutting-edge science. 

What you will deliver:  

• Operate and enhance OpenStack and AWS environments, including Kubernetes clusters, networking, storage, identity, and security controls. 

• Design and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and AWS CDK to deploy multi-tenant, production research platforms. 

• Develop automation, scripts, and reusable tooling in Python or TypeScript/Node.js to streamline operations and platform workflows. 

• Administer CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, improving build, test, deployment reliability and observability across services. 

• Collaborate with national partners on deployments, incident response, upgrades, and roadmap activities for core BioCommons platforms. 

You may be a great fit if you:  

• Hold a relevant degree in computer science, software engineering, IT, or equivalent professional experience. 

• Demonstrate hands-on experience operating production OpenStack and/or AWS environments, including compute, networking, and object storage. 

• Apply solid knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker workflows to support containerised applications across research and commercial clouds. 

• Use Terraform and/or CDK or CloudFormation to model, deploy, and manage infrastructure-as-code for complex platforms. 

• Write maintainable automation and tooling in Python or TypeScript/Node.js, integrating with cloud services and workflows. 

• Manage CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging using tools such as GitHub Actions, Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch. 

For further information, please refer to the attached PD’s at the bottom of the advert. 

What we offer you!  
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:  Build future financial security with 17% superannuation 

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being  

• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning 

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave 

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company  

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program  

For more information check out our benefits page!  

Your new team – Australian BioCommons 
The Australian BioCommons is a national digital research infrastructure initiative hosted by the University of Melbourne. Our team designs, builds, and operates secure cloud platforms that empower life science researchers across Australia. You will join skilled engineers, bioinformaticians, and platform specialists collaborating closely with universities and research facilities. We value open collaboration, modern DevOps practices, and continuous learning in a supportive, flexible working environment. 

Be Yourself  
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. 

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.  
    
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.  

Application essentials: 

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. 

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.  

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.  

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.  

Want to know more? 

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Claudia Sandoval

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Mick Powar at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au 

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').  

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future. 

Applications close: ​Wednesday 29th April 11:55 PM - Melbourne time zone.  

Position Description:  

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