🔹Position Purpose

The IT & Infrastructure Officer plays a vital role in supporting the IT & Infrastructure Director by ensuring that all technological interfaces of the Monash Data Science Society (MDSS) are optimised for user experience and functionality. This includes managing web and database integrations, developing user-facing components, and maintaining smooth operational standards.

🔹Reporting Relationships

Reporting to: IT & Infrastructure Director

Working closely with: Other IT/Infra Officers

🔹Key Responsibility Areas

• Technical Support: Manage tasks assigned by the IT & Infra Director efficiently, ensuring all IT systems are robust and user-friendly.
• Web Development: Develop and maintain the connection between databases and the MDSS website, ensuring seamless data flow and integration.
• Code Quality: Write clean, user-facing code for the website, adhering to best development practices to enhance site performance and user experience.
• Team Coordination: Maintain regular communication with the team about updates or issues, and ensure punctual attendance at all necessary meetings.
• Commitment: Dedicate 5–10 hours per week to tasks, including participation in weekly team and committee meetings.

🔹Key Performance Indicators

• Update Efficiency: Regularly update work progress to meet the satisfaction of team members and maintain project timelines.
• Task Completion: Successfully complete at least 80% of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.

🔹Desired Competencies and Skills

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong background in computer science, data science, or related IT disciplines, with required knowledge of front-end (JS, HTML, CSS) and back-end technologies.
  • For Notion & Infra IT officer roles, having experience with Notion, Airtable, Slack and API’s is preferred.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to work under pressure and resolve technical issues promptly to maintain system integrity and user satisfaction.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and document IT/Infra processes and outcomes.