Disaster Recovery Specialist

About us 

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. 

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. 

About the role 

Working as part of ITS UniOps stream, the Disaster Recovery Specialist is responsible for coordinating the development of advanced arrangements and procedures to ensure the organisation can respond to a disaster, that the critical business functions can be resumed within agreed and required timeframes, the amount of data, revenue and reputational loss can be minimized, and any stricken facilities can be repaired or replaced as quickly as possible.

Specific responsibilities of the role will see you coordinating the design, development, maintenance, and exercising (testing) of the overall disaster recovery plans for each critical functional area of the organisation.

The role is expected to maintain excellent communication channels with key stakeholders to ensure disaster recovery standards and requirements delivered adhere to ITS policies and best practice

About you 

You will showcase initiative and demonstrating responsibility and accountability in creating and maintaining DR Plans.

Possess outstanding ability to analyse, isolate and interpret business needs and develop appropriate DR Solutions.

Have a working knowledge of all areas of the organization and the ability to develop a clear understanding of the company’s key functional processes and resources and how to protects these areas via an effective DR plan.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of current disaster recovery planning techniques and technologies as well as the methods used in performing risk analysis and business impact analysis.

Working Technical Conceptual knowledge of data and voice telecommunications and Server Infrastructure in order to assist in the preparation of recovery procedures in this area ensuring these areas are factored into Designs and strategic planning.

Strong interpersonal skills to interface with managers and staff at all levels within the organization and to deal with External vendors to promote the DR practice and processes.

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To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role. For more information on the role or a confidential chat please contact Margaret Cook, Senior Talent Advisor, on 9925 9092 or margaret.cook@rmit.edu.au

Culture 

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. 

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. 

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.  

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. 

Bring your whole self to work 

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.  

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. 

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RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements. 

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/ 

Trans and Gender Diverse applicants

Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.

We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au