As the Project Accountant, you will play a key role in the financial performance of the Physical Infrastructure Program (Physical Program). This includes tracking forecasts against actuals, managing project spending, identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement, and providing detailed financial insights. You will work closely with the business operations team, portfolio management office, project managers, the Finance Business Solutions teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure financial integrity and compliance.

The primary role is to ensure that project budgets are adhered to, monitor financial performance, and provide accurate and timely financial information to project managers and other stakeholders. The role delivers sound financial analysis and provides support and advice to leaders to inform periodic financial planning, budgeting, costing, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting. The role’s involvement with CapEx and OpEx management is essential to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective financial control of projects.

 Managing project finances, enabling project managers to make informed decisions and ensuring the Physical Program maintains financial control is an essential part of this role. As a member of the finance team, you will also be required to address complex financial challenges, enhance team performance, and build capabilities aligned with client needs and service delivery goals. This position also partners with the Capital Works and Major Projects team to manage physical infrastructure project budgets and forecast to ensure budgetary practices remain responsive to changing and environmental factors.

Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory Manager

• Reference number: 26049
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $138,193 to $156,633 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $116,774 to $132,357 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: MERF, Prince Charles Hospital
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory Manager to join Research Infrastructure, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic new Manager of the Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory (ASSL) to join the Medical Engineering Research Facility of the Queensland University of Technology. The ASSL Manager provides leadership to impact on many people’s lives through the hosting of: - practical bioskills workshops for industry clients, medical societies and hospital groups, - anatomy education, and - research and development. We are looking for a person who can maintain, strengthen and develop new client relationships to ensure the continued growth and success of the laboratory in each of these areas. The successful candidate demonstrates exceptional professional integrity, has strong team management skills and comprehensive knowledge of compliance obligations. They will lead by example, fostering client focus and professional standards within the team. The respectful treatment of the donors of QUT’s Body Bequest Program is at the core of all activities in the laboratory. If you are passionate about advancing surgical education and research, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at QUT.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF) at The Prince Charles Hospital is one of the distributed sites of QUT's Research Infrastructure unit. The facility provides a comprehensive suite of facilities with unique capabilities to support researchers in taking novel concepts from basic research to clinical implementation. MERF’s Anatomical Surgical Skills Laboratory (ASSL) provides a realistic environment for academic research, anatomy teaching and/or practical skills training of new and existing surgical medical procedures or implants for health professionals, resulting in better quality of care for patients.

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in managing the financial, physical and human resources of an anatomy, healthcare or surgical skills training facility, or of another facility in a related field with comparable compliance requirements and complexity.
2. Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Queensland Transplantation & Anatomy Act 1979 and associated regulations, including reporting and record keeping obligations.
3. Demonstrated ability to build and lead high?performing teams, uphold strong client service and ethical standards, foster a positive team culture, manage performance through feedback, allocate workloads effectively, and identify development needs to deliver quality business outcomes.
4. Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to coordinate a diverse range of complex activities using limited resources, with a focus on the client’s needs while maintaining the highest level of compliance and respect.
5. Well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly communicate, consult and negotiate to establish and maintain long-lasting business relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation.
6. Demonstrated high level written skills, including the ability to write correspondence, reports and policy documents in a clear concise manner.
7. Proven digital literacy skills with effective use of information technology (Microsoft Teams/Sharepoint) and other corporate systems.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory Manager

Job opens: 12-Feb-2026

Applications Close: 05-Mar-2026 at 11.30pm

Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory Manager

• Reference number: 26049
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $138,193 to $156,633 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $116,774 to $132,357 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: MERF, Prince Charles Hospital
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory Manager to join Research Infrastructure, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic new Manager of the Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory (ASSL) to join the Medical Engineering Research Facility of the Queensland University of Technology. The ASSL Manager provides leadership to impact on many people’s lives through the hosting of: - practical bioskills workshops for industry clients, medical societies and hospital groups, - anatomy education, and - research and development. We are looking for a person who can maintain, strengthen and develop new client relationships to ensure the continued growth and success of the laboratory in each of these areas. The successful candidate demonstrates exceptional professional integrity, has strong team management skills and comprehensive knowledge of compliance obligations. They will lead by example, fostering client focus and professional standards within the team. The respectful treatment of the donors of QUT’s Body Bequest Program is at the core of all activities in the laboratory. If you are passionate about advancing surgical education and research, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at QUT.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF) at The Prince Charles Hospital is one of the distributed sites of QUT's Research Infrastructure unit. The facility provides a comprehensive suite of facilities with unique capabilities to support researchers in taking novel concepts from basic research to clinical implementation. MERF’s Anatomical Surgical Skills Laboratory (ASSL) provides a realistic environment for academic research, anatomy teaching and/or practical skills training of new and existing surgical medical procedures or implants for health professionals, resulting in better quality of care for patients.

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in managing the financial, physical and human resources of an anatomy, healthcare or surgical skills training facility, or of another facility in a related field with comparable compliance requirements and complexity.
2. Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Queensland Transplantation & Anatomy Act 1979 and associated regulations, including reporting and record keeping obligations.
3. Demonstrated ability to build and lead high?performing teams, uphold strong client service and ethical standards, foster a positive team culture, manage performance through feedback, allocate workloads effectively, and identify development needs to deliver quality business outcomes.
4. Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to coordinate a diverse range of complex activities using limited resources, with a focus on the client’s needs while maintaining the highest level of compliance and respect.
5. Well-developed oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly communicate, consult and negotiate to establish and maintain long-lasting business relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation.
6. Demonstrated high level written skills, including the ability to write correspondence, reports and policy documents in a clear concise manner.
7. Proven digital literacy skills with effective use of information technology (Microsoft Teams/Sharepoint) and other corporate systems.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory Manager

Job opens: 12-Feb-2026

Applications Close: 05-Mar-2026 at 11.30pm

Manager, HiQ Service Integration and Transition

• Reference number: 26035
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for twelve (12) months
• Remuneration: $172,761 to $193,229 pa. (HEW10) (Inclusive of $145,985 to $163,281 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Manager, HiQ Service Integration and Transition to join Student Engagement, Administrative Division.

With HiQ handling thousands of enquiries each month, the Manager, HiQ Service Integration and Transition will contribute to one of the most visited service channels on campus by working closely with other managers to support service integration and alignment. This is a richly complex environment, spanning high-volume contact centre operations, front-line service delivery, and marketing-focused future-student engagement campaigns. The role presents a strategic opportunity to collaborate on streamlining enquiry handling across channels, elevating the student experience, and driving digital innovation in alignment with QUT’s broader Digital and Connections Strategies. This fixed-term role has been established to assist HiQ during a transition period focused on service uplift and maturity. The Manager, HiQ Service Integration and Transition will lead and coordinate operational and service alignment across HiQ’s Contact Centre and Service Points/Future Students teams to strengthen practices and enhance service delivery. This role will ensure continuity of service, foster consistent approaches, and support strategic initiatives including the outcomes from the Contact Centre maturity assessment. The position will act as a key liaison between both teams, senior leadership, and external partners to enable a smooth transition and improved student experience, while promoting collaborative and inclusive practices.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

HiQ is QUT’s central service hub and first point of contact for students, staff, and the broader community. Operating across two campus locations, Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, HiQ delivers support via phone, email, online chat, and in-person at dedicated service points. The service manages high-volume, complex enquiries spanning study and library support, student administration (including enrolment, admissions, fees, credit, and ID services), and IT assistance. Peer concierges and specialist staff work seamlessly within dynamic digital-first spaces, ensuring a modern, engaging, and accessible experience..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area combined with extensive experience.
2. Demonstrated leadership experience in complex, high-volume service environments, ideally involving large-scale enquiry management.
3. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence alignment of practices across diverse teams.
4. Proven ability to lead operational change and foster collaboration in dynamic, multi-team settings.
5. Experience in managing change and service improvement in contact centre operations and/or student service delivery at scale.
6. High-level analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to leverage data and technology to improve service outcomes.
7. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=818F9257-384E-42BE-0F43-ECAA49B2BDEC

Job opens: 16-Feb-2026

Applications Close: 02-Mar-2026 at 11.30pm

View Position Description here

Apply via: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=818F9257-384E-42BE-0F43-ECAA49B2BDEC

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Reference number: 26073
• Term: Fixed-term, part-time (29 hrs per week) basis for up to three (3) years.
• Remuneration: AUD$96,342 to AUD$130,727 pa (LEVA) OR AUD$137,608 to AUD$163,427 pa (LEVB); (inclusive AUD$81,410 to AUD$110,466 (LEVA) salary p.a. OR AUD $116,280 to AUD$138,097 (LEVB) salary p.a.; 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join School of Computer Science, Faculty of Science.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will join a collaborative team of researchers for the Australian Research Council Discovery Project 'Supporting independent living with "seeing" technologies'. The project will engage people with cognitive disabilities in the design of the next generation of home assistive technology, leveraging a step change in artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will ideally have research expertise in Human-Computer Interaction, with participatory design and in the disability sector. A technical background in Computing or Robotics is strongly recommended. The position-holder will conduct innovative qualitative research, including coordinating the project's fieldwork and will contribute to the supervision of students.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Computer Science conducts fundamental and applied research into creating better, faster, more secure, and more accessible computing and interactive systems. Our research seeks to support a range of users, including people with diverse abilities, cultures and backgrounds, in interacting safely, effectively and engagingly with data, devices, and each other. Our expertise spans machine learning, AI, human-computer interaction, data and text mining, information security, cloud computing, and augmented and virtual reality. The QUT Centre for Robotics (QCR) is one of the world's leading robotics research institutions, with over 100 researchers advancing cutting-edge robotics across inclusion, aerospace, autonomous vehicles, the environment and agriculture. Focused on visual learning, decision-making, perception, physical interaction, and human-robot interaction, QCR has been Australia's top-ranked robotics group for five years, leading major initiatives and collaborating with global leaders such as Amazon and Google, and is part of the $42M consortium developing Australia's first lunar rover.

What you need to succeed

Level A  

Completion or near completion of a doctoral qualification in human computer interactions, computer science, robotics or related fields. 

1. Demonstrated ability of publishing qualitative research in leading journals and conferences.  
2. Demonstrated experience in collaborating with people with a disability in participatory design or co-design settings. 
3. Demonstrated ability to build interactive prototypes that embed AI-features (voice, text or image processing).  
4. Demonstrated ability to innovate and work independently. 
5. Developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a team environment. 

Level B 

Completion of a doctoral qualification in human computer interactions, computer science, robotics or related fields. 

1. Proven track record of publishing qualitative research in leading journals and conferences.  
2. Demonstrated experience in managing collaborative research projects with people with a disability in participatory design or co-design settings. 
3. Demonstrated ability to build interactive prototypes that embed AI-features (voice, text or image processing).  
4. Proven ability to innovate, work independently and supervise at graduate and postgraduate levels. 
5. Highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a team environment. 

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job opens: 17-Feb-2026

Applications Close: 19-Mar-2026 at 11.30pm

• Reference number: 26094
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time for two (2) years
• Remuneration: $138,193 to $156,633 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $116,774 to $132,357 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point
• Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Centre Manager - ARC ITTC MiPSET to join School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.

The ARC Training Centre for Microphysiological System Technology (MiPSET) is seeking a highly motivated Centre Manager to lead and oversee the Centre’s operations and engagement activities. The Centre Manager will sit on the Centre’s Executive Committee and work closely with the Director and Deputy Director to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the Centre’s vision and objectives. The Centre Manager will be responsible for leading and managing operational functions, providing administrative support, and assisting with project delivery. The Centre Manager will also oversee the Centre’s budget, including operating and discretionary funds. As a senior administrative lead, this position involves working with relevant Schools and Faculties, the Office of Research Services, the Division of Resources, HR, and other university departments as needed to ensure smooth operation of the Centre. The position will also be responsible for stakeholder engagement, management and communications, including, but not limited to, supporting outreach and training activities; organising steering committees, industry and scientific advisory committees; developing a communication plan and media releases. The position will also participate in cross-functional project teams.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering delivers education and research into the design, manufacture and operation of Biomedical, Chemical and Mechanical systems and processes. The School works across all scales, from nanoscale to personal devices to industrial complexes – building pilot plants to put our research into action. The School builds on the engineering principles of Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Materials Engineering to create new and emerging technologies including Biofabrication, Advanced Manufacturing and Chemical Processing. We work with partners to build new, and improve existing, systems and technologies across mechanical, medical, mining, food and beverages, oil and gas, energy, waste, sugar, and chemical engineering industries. The School’s research is well aligned with the University’s real-world positioning, through partnerships across internal and external boundaries..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience. Understanding of academic research cycles, funding landscapes, and centre operations is advantageous.
2. Demonstrated ability to build a collaborative team environment that supports research excellence and operational effectiveness to varied groups across an organisation, including staff, students and external partners.
3. Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence researchers, collaborators, and institutional partners without direct authority. Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with audiences ranging from HDR students to senior leadership.
4. High-level written and oral communication skills to deliver clear and concise reports, plans, and complex correspondence using a variety of digital technologies. Ability to translate complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences, including researchers, administrators, industry partners, and funding bodies. Experience in science communication using social media and websites is desirable.
5. Proven ability to analyse and evaluate organisational systems at a strategic level, and to develop creative, effective workflows and governance structures that enhance operational efficiency and long-term capability.
6. Demonstrated experience in contract management, financial management and reporting, and identifying funding opportunities. Experience in managing complex research projects with multiple partners or proven ability to support researchers in developing competitive proposals is advantageous.
7. High-level ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines without compromising quality. Experience adapting to dynamic circumstances and maintaining productivity in fast-paced research and operational environments.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: Queensland University of Technology - Centre Manager - ARC ITTC MiPSET

Job opens: 24-Feb-2026

Applications Close: 26-Mar-2026 at 11.30pm

Senior Engineer, Platform

• Reference number: 26057
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $138,193 to $156,633 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $116,774 to $132,357 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: The position is open to applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Platform to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Senior Engineer, Platforms position is responsible for the hands-on development of the scaffolding services and automation required to transition QUT to a modern application architecture and remove hand-built monolithic application platforms. The role works within a platform engineering team, and closely alongside portfolio, cloud engineering and security teams to automate infrastructure processes and assist in developing managed application environments that enable functional portfolio teams to focus on features instead of the development of foundational services. This role also assists in development of scaffolding services outlined in the architectural vision. The outcome of this is increased developer / portfolio productivity and enabling the adoption of standard architectural practices across teams. This position reports to the Platform Engineering Team Leader for supervision, workload management and for Performance Planning and Review (PPR).

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy.

What you need to succeed

1.  Education, training, and/or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications in Information Technology or a related field, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications combined with extensive relevant experience. 

2.  Proven experience in a Platform Engineer or Senior Systems Administrator role with a focus on PowerShell, Lambda, Kubernetes and TypeScript programming.

3.  Enterprise experience with at least one common scripting language – i.e. PowerShell, Python or Go.

4.  Demonstrated understanding of enterprise systems - edge cases, failure modes, behaviours, and specific implementations. 

5.  Demonstrated experience with cloud infrastructure and tooling (VMWare, AWS, GCE, Azure, Docker, CI/CD pipelines & Terraform). 

6.  High-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

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Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

View the job details at: 26057 - Senior Engineer, Platform

Job opens: 24-Feb-2026

Applications Close: 18-Mar-2026 at 11.30pm

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