IT and building
IT & Building Services
covers all matters pertaining to the management and use of Ian Wark Research
Institute IT facilities and the space occupied by The Wark in
any UniSA building. Additionally, occupational health and safety matters are also covered along with management of
The Wark store and workshop facilities (although both of these are operated on a day to day basis by individual managers). The current
Coordinator: IT & Building Services is Craig
Hackney.
Information Technology
The IT related issues covered include:
- Acquisition, maintenance and upgrading of all computers within The Wark
- Administration of The Wark print and file server
- Advise and instruct staff and students in the use of their PC and software packages
- Coordinate all communications acquisitions, servicing and installations
- Coordinate acquisition of The Wark document handling systems (printers, copiers, faxes, etc.)
All questions, requests for assistance, purchase requests etc. should be e-mailed to IWRI-IT@unisa.edu.au. Some self help guides have been produced to assist with some of the more frequently encountered problems,
including:
Getting the Most Out of Microsoft Outlook (PDF 509kb) - A guide to the configuration and optimisation of the University's e-mail software.
How to Keep Your PC Running (PDF 330kb) - A guide to the best ways to efficiency with MS Windows.
Occupational Health and Safety
All issues regarding Occupational Health & Safety are covered including:
- Chair the Ian Wark Research Institute Safety Committee
- Ensure that The Wark meets all of its obligations under the OHS&W Act and Regulations in addition to all UniSA policies and procedures
The Ian Wark Research Institute Safety Manual (PDF 932kb) covers most the issues most likely to be encountered by
Wark staff and students. For other matters relating to OH&S, staff and students are encouraged to discuss them with any member of the
Ian Wark Research Institute Safety Committee (membership list available in the safety manual).
Building Management
Building management revolves around the following:
- Maintain buildings at high operational levels
- Schedule and oversee maintenance and/or repair work
- Manage building renovations/alterations including design, costing and oversight of work
- Ensure security is at a level appropriate to protect staff, students and facilities
- Jointly coordinate space allocation within the 4 buildings where Wark staff/students occupy space
Detailed guidelines for space allocation (PDF 293kb) are available.