Model Jobs in East Brisbane

• Reference number: 25037
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for one (1) year
• Remuneration: AUD$94,453 to AUD$128,163 pa. (inclusive of AUD$79,813 to AUD$108,300 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 Research Fellow in Transport Demand and Travel Behaviour, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering to join School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.

To support our research activities in Transport Engineering and Transport Data Analytics at QUT, we are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong publication records and advanced proficiency in travel demand modelling, discrete choice modelling, designing choice experiments and machine-learning methods to address sustainable transport and mobility challenges.

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 Civil and Environmental Engineering brings together engineers who deliver teaching and research excellence in the sustainable design, planning, construction and operation of infrastructure and resource management to solve societal challenges and support more liveable communities. We design and improve infrastructure to address real-world challenges such as overpopulation, natural disasters, and climate change, and we shape the world we live in by engineering liveable and sustainable environments with safe, efficient, and reliable infrastructure. Our teams are actively engaged in research and teaching in the areas of infrastructure, environmental engineering, and civil construction with key strengths including:

• Traffic operations and efficiency

• Intelligent transport systems

• Transport Safety

• Travel demand

• Transport systems

• Urban water management

• Climate change adaptation

• Infrastructure resilience

• Structural health monitoring

• Fire safety engineering

Our research is supported by deep industry connections that enable the translation of our cutting-edge research into real-world outcomes. We have a highly capable higher-degree research student body, with over 80 students engaged in MPhil and PhD programs. The School’s research is well aligned with the University’s real-world positioning through better partnerships across internal and external boundaries. Our researchers study the natural, built and virtual environments to find ways to make them more sustainable, secure and resilient. Our School also has ties with major QUT research centres, including the Centre for Data Science, Centre for Materials Science and Centre for Agriculture and Bioeconomy..

What you need to succeed

1. Completion of a doctoral qualification in . in Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering, Econometrics, or a closely related field.

2. Demonstrated research experience in one or more relevant research fields such as transport demand, travel behaviour, transport engineering, transport planning, transport modelling, machine learning and transport economics.

3. A strong publication record in high-impact journals showcasing research productivity.

4. Proven advanced proficiency in using modelling tools for transport demand and discrete choice models, such as R or GAUSS. Strong coding skills in Python (or similar languages) for managing large datasets, developing custom models, visualisation, and automating analytical processes.

5. Demonstrated experience and understanding of survey development for sustainable travel behaviour (e.g., mode choice, choice experiment, theory of planned behaviour) and demand analysis.

6. Proven experience in successfully delivering externally funded research projects and writing competitive research grant applications.

7. Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the capacity to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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 maternity 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, Curiosity, 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.

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Job opens: 12-Feb-2025

Applications Close: 12-Mar-2025 at 11.30pm

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About QCIF

The Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation (QCIF) is a non-profit organisation that provides cutting-edge digital infrastructure capabilities for research and innovation across Queensland and Australia. QCIF draws investment from its Members, the Queensland Government, and the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) program. We are an NCRIS node for the Australian BioCommons (Bioplatforms Australia), and the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) and its Nectar Research Cloud. 

Our purpose   

To provide cutting-edge digital research infrastructure to our Members.   

Our vision   

To be the digital research partner of choice for our Members, collaborators and clients. 

Our mission   

To accelerate research excellence and societal impact through our Members by: 

• Provisioning cutting-edge digital research infrastructure capabilities and enterprise solutions;   
• Upskilling current and future researchers and innovators; and 
• Catalysing collaboration within Queensland and across Australia. 

Our values 

• Excellence — we stand by the quality and integrity of our contributions to research; 
• Collaboration — we believe teams are best placed to tackle the grand challenges that confront society; and 
• Entrepreneurial — we do not wait for opportunities to come to us; we make things happen. 

About the Role

We are seeking multiple positions. Roles are available for developers with skills in Applied AI, Front-end Web application and API development, or Full Stack enterprise platform development. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.

These roles will be responsible for technical delivery for designing, building, and maintaining optimised and highly available data infrastructure, pipelines, and workflows that facilitate data management, data analytics, and modelling solutions. These roles plan, design, develop, deploy, and administer frameworks and architectural approaches that scale to handle user demands. 

These are hands-on roles which requires technical expertise to deliver data and analytical services including data ingestion, transformation, storage, dashboarding, and model execution. The roles strive to continuously develop new and improved data engineering and operations capabilities.

Successful applicants may exclusively support major projects or programs such as EcoCommons Australia or WildObs. 

Key responsibilities

• Scope, analyse, design, develop, test, deploy, document, and support software solutions (e.g. scripts, programs, workflows or RESTful web services) to broad specifications under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Identify, install, modify, optimise and integrate applications, middleware, user interfaces and other software under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Identify a need for, design, develop, deploy and maintain infrastructure to increase data and model findability, accessibility, interoperability and reusability under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Identify a need for, architect, deploy and configure software stacks for data ETL, management and analytics and execution of models to broad specification under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Write unit/integration tests, plan and conduct system/user acceptance testing, produce comprehensive test plans, and contribute to engineering documentation and tools under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Identify a need for, evaluate and implement processes and systems for data lineage, integration and quality and tools to support increases in data volume and complexity under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Design, develop, deploy and maintain scalable OpenStack cloud-based solutions, analytical tools, programs, and interfaces to broad specifications under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Resolve harder problems, issues, and bug fixes within the agreed timeframes, taking shared ownership of easier problems, issues and bug fixes under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Report on progress against project tasks and milestones through regular meetings and updates as well as more detailed analysis and written reports for stakeholders, project managers, team leads, and senior management.
• Develop and deliver training programs under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Interface with relevant stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Work closely and actively communicate with a team of engineers, product managers, and analysts.
• Capture requirements and develop proposals with collaborators under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Architect, develop and adapt software architectures to support proposed and operational software platforms to broad specifications under broad supervision, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Assist in the design and implementation of strategy for long term platform architecture, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Be aware of security considerations and implementation of security best practices, identifying gaps and areas for improvement, providing technical leadership to junior team members as required.
• Manage routine projects, providing leadership to junior team members.

About you

Essential qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of at least 10 years relevant experience and/or education/training. 
• Practical skills in software engineering and scripting languages (Python, R, Javascript, Powershell, Perl, shell, etc.) including desktop and web-based platform development. 
• Practical skills and experience in design, delivery, and operation of complex systems and platforms.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD technologies and approaches.
• Experience with Agile development and management methodologies.
• Practical skills in designing and implementing ETL systems.
• Ability to prioritise own workload, work independently and meet deadlines. 

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Knowledge and experience in the use and management of Linux systems in a Cloud environment.
• Knowledge and experience in the use and management of Windows systems in a Cloud environment.
• Knowledge and experience in project management.
• Experience in advising researchers on the appropriate data science strategies.
• Experience in working with relational and non-relational databases and the design of data models; improving system operations, delivery and management of large datasets, data integrity and quality.
• Skills and experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience with front end frameworks such as ReactJS, Flutter, or other modern frameworks.
• Experience in developing service APIs.
• Experience with Kubernetes/Containerisation.
• Experience with DevOps / DevSecOps.

 Organisational Relationships

The position reports to Head of Data & Software Solutions. Successful applicants will receive priority and workplans from project/program leads. 

 Location  

• The role will work from the QCIF offices, home office, or remote location. 
• Applicants must reside within Australia for the duration of their employment.
• Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.  
• This position may be hosted by one of QCIF’s Member universities. This is open for negotiation for applicants requiring an academic association. Details about QCIF can be found here https://qcif.edu.au  

 Working Rights

Applicants must have valid rights to work full time in Australia. QCIF will not sponsor applicants for this role. Applicants who do not have valid working rights need not apply.

RetireAustralia - our people at the heart of what we do - join our amazing Team!

Make your mark in the role of Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO)

We’re seeking an experienced Chief Information and Technology Officer to shape and execute RetireAustralia's technology strategy to align with our business objectives and set us up for long term success.

This newly created senior executive role reporting directly to the CEO, will oversee the IT function, ensuring robust management of infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity, while fostering innovation and driving operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership – Develop and execute RetireAustralia’s IT strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals, ensuring scalability and alignment. Oversee the smooth operation of IT systems, infrastructure, and applications. Prepare, manage, and optimise the IT budget.
• Digital transformation - Drive innovation by integrating emerging technologies to enhance business performance and improve efficiency and customer and employee experiences.
• Governance and risk management - Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies. Identify and mitigate risks related to information security, data breaches, and IT continuity.
• Stakeholder engagement - Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Team leadership and development – Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team to achieve organisational goals. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key competencies:

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, and services.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial planning.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful IT strategies.
• Experience in managing large-scale IT projects and initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• National Police Clearance (current).

Who we are

RetireAustralia is a leading private owner, operator and developer of retirement villages with a focus on creating thriving communities where older Australians live the life they choose in their own homes.

Across our villages in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia we are revolutionising retirement living through our continuum of care model and range of accommodation options that integrate independent living with home care services and on-site higher acuity care facilities. We are also building the future of retirement living, expanding several existing communities and developing new purpose-built communities in areas with high demand for quality senior living.

With customers at the centre, a wonderful culture and an ambitious growth strategy in a sector experiencing rapid expansion and diversification, RetireAustralia is an employer of choice for individuals who want to make their mark.

To take the next step in your career click 'APPLY NOW' to complete our online application.

Please Note: Applications are open only to Australian citizens or candidates who have full unlimited working rights in Australia.