• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $ 112,114 – $ 122,544 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

The redesign of the Infrastructure and Platform Services unit aims to deliver design and operational services through a portfolio comprised of a Network and Platform section and an End User Compute section.

About the opportunity

• Provide technical support for HPC services and optimize HPC environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address compute and storage needs.
• Research, build, and document solutions according to approved guidelines.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
• ITIL Certification or demonstrated experience in ITIL processes is required.
• Substantial relevant computing experience in compiling and troubleshooting applications, dependencies and libraries in a mixed platform HPC environment and familiarity with compiler toolsets.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of programming and scripting languages, preferably including C++, Python, Fortran and Bash.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing, repairing and maintaining HPC or Linux solutions.
• Deep demonstrated understanding of common HPC tools, such as xCAT to dynamically provision compute, storage, and network resources, and in TORQUE / MAUI to manage the workload and resource requirements of batch jobs, and to schedule and execute jobs across HPC nodes.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD Senior High Performance Computer (HPC) Engineer (518172).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Bording at chris.bording@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 4th October 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.