Senior Research Computing Engineer
Job No.: 685037
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 31 October 2027
Remuneration: $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation), although a competitive remuneration package can be applied for an experienced candidate
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking a Senior Research Computing Engineer to deliver expert level technical guidance to researchers in leveraging advanced GPU based high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. This role provides specialised research computing support, bridging technical capabilities with the growing computing needs in the research projects. It includes designing and delivering training, developing comprehensive documentation, and driving best practices that enable reproducibility, efficiency, and computational rigor.
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for providing technical guidance to researchers throughout their onboarding process to the MAVERIC platform, ensuring a smooth and effective integration experience. Additionally, you will manage and undertake the smooth operation of Linux-based HPC infrastructure, systems and services through scripting and configuration tools, including participating in the resolution of technical issues.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in managing research computing platforms. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering discipline with significant relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Joseph Pineda, Infrastructure Delivery Lead, joseph.pineda@monash.edu
Position Description: Senior Research Computing Engineer
Applications Close: Thursday 16 October 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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