Major Open Data Collections Project Manager

QUT Library provides dynamic and innovative access to information resources and services. Its educational and resourcing activities are supported by the broad knowledge and skills of its staff. The quality of its services is enhanced through partnerships with clients, University colleagues and external organisations.


The Role

The QUT Major Open Data Collections Project Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of a priority set of described and openly available spatial research data collections. Data descriptions will be made available via the Australian National Data Service (ANDS) Research Data Australia service. Datasets will be stored on a combination of QUT and Queensland Cyber Infrastructure (QCIF) QRIScloud storage infrastructure.

The position will require project management experience and qualifications equivalent to the Certificate IV in Project Management and a sound understanding of the relevant business requirements.

Service improvement will be a key component of the QUT Major Open Data Collections Project’s activity and the Project Manager will work closely with subject experts at the University to ensure that an integrated approach is taken to the development and release of the new service.

Communication with stakeholders will also be important in the Project’s development and implementation cycle. The Project Manager will need to adopt an inclusive and consultative approach to ensure that all stakeholder requirements are considered and their expectations are well managed.

Collaboration with external parties such as vendors will be required.  There will be some procurement activity that will be conducted in line with QUT’s standards and policy.