Senior Engineer, Operations

• Reference number: 25219a
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $135,483 to $153,562 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $114,485 to $129,761 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• 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, Operations to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Senior Engineer, Operations is a member of the Corporate Systems team that takes responsibility for maintaining and improving a complex landscape of business critical solutions, providing operational support to our customers and helping to implement QUT’s digital transformation strategy. This role works in partnership with team members, clients and other IT professionals and has the focus on maintaining a range of solutions related to the Corporate Applications environment, encompassing Finance, HR and Facilities Management systems. Work undertaken by this team is critical to driving business efficiencies. The appointee may be required to be contactable and/or work outside of standard business hours on occasion. These instances will be treated in accordance with the relevant provisions in the Enterprise Agreement for Professional Staff.

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 the completion of a degree; or extensive experience and proven system administration expertise within an Information Technology area.
2. Demonstrated technical expertise in the management, configuration, monitoring and implementation/upgrade of corporate systems.
3. Extensive development experience including development of Oracle applications using PL/SQL, Oracle forms and reports and Oracle workflow builder.
4. Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining system integrations.
5. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in order to identify client requirements, design and develop solutions to address business and technical requirements, as well as deploy and implement solutions using appropriate technologies.
6. Demonstrated organisational skills, including time management and the ability to successfully prioritise, work under pressure and produce high quality work within tight time commitments.
7. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with demonstrated experience in communicating complex technology issues clearly and confidently at all levels within the organisation. 

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, 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: 16-Jun-2025

Applications Close: 29-Jun-2025 at 11.30pm

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• Reference number: 25329
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $158,080 to $165,606 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $133,579 to $139,939 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• 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 Principal Consultant, Change Management to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Principal Consultant, Change Management will play a pivotal role in leading and governing change initiatives across various Digital Transformation programs at QUT. The primary responsibility of the Principal Consultant, Change Management will be to establish and lead the Change Centre of Excellence, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to change management practices across QUT’s digital portfolios. Additionally, the role will work with project change managers to provide governance ensuring that all change activities align with organisational objectives and standards. In this dynamic role you may also be required to provide support for change activities related to the delivery of some initiatives where appropriate.

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 experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area, with extensive relevant experience executing change programs in complex environments.
2. Demonstrated experience in designing and applying change management models and expertise in a timely way in order to achieve effective outcomes and manage change risks within a project that involves technology and process change in an enterprise context.
3. Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships, collaborate effectively, consult and liaise with multiple stakeholder groups at all levels.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement comprehensive change management and communications plans as well as resources, tools and processes to support their implementation.
5. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to articulate information and critical points clearly and concisely to a diverse stakeholder group.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training material using a variety of media.

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, 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 on the link below.

View the job details at: Principal Consultant, Change Management

Job opens: 25-Jun-2025

Applications Close: 09-Jul-2025

• Reference number: 25352
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for three (3) years
• Remuneration: $86,571 to $91,079 pa (HEW4) (inclusive of $73,154 to $76,963 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 Animal Technician to join Research Infrastructure, Research Portfolio, Academic Division

QUT’s Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF) is looking for a new Animal Technician to join the team. The primary purpose of these positions is the care and maintenance of laboratory animals (with a focus on sheep and pigs) used in preclinical research at MERF.

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.

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations. The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of an associate diploma level qualification in Veterinary Technology or an equivalent discipline, with relevant work experience.
2. Demonstrated experience working in an animal facility, including experience in the care and husbandry of research animals and competency in standard animal husbandry techniques and procedures.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to work effectively as a team member to complete work tasks.
4. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, work in a safe manner in association with provided instruction and maintain records with a high degree of accuracy.
5. Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (i.e. lift/move/carry weights of up to 12kg on a regular basis and up to 25-30kg occasionally).
6. Good written and oral communication and organisational skills, with the capacity to manage and prioritise tasks with competing demands.
7. Current Senior First Aid certificate or be willing and able to obtain one promptly.
8. A current “C” class Queensland driver’s licence (manual licence/unrestricted preferred).

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, 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 - Animal Technician

Job opens: 30-Jun-2025

Applications Close: 14-Jul-2025 at 11.30pm

• Reference number: 25132a
• Term: Ongoing, full time basis
• Remuneration: $94,099 to $106,134 pa (HEW5) (inclusive of $79,514 to $89,685 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove
• 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 Scientific / Technical Officer to join Faculty Operations, Faculty of Health.

The Scientific / Technical Officer provides operational laboratory service expertise within a highly professional and agile technical team in support of the Faculty’s research endeavors. The role is responsible for the effective, safe and sustainable operation of a range of laboratory research facilities as well as specialist equipment, based at Kevin Grove. The role requires significant discipline specific knowledge in the area of biomedical sciences, including but not limited to cell and molecular biology, various omics disciplines and bioengineering. The role is responsible for delivering high quality research support to academics and students within relevant disciplines.

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 Faculty of Health is led by the Executive Dean and the Executive Management Team comprising the Deputy Dean, Heads of Schools, and other senior faculty staff. Its organisational structure includes the School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Clinical Sciences, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Psychology and Counselling, School of Public Health and Social Work. QUT’s Faculty of Health attracts high-quality students with more than 10 000 students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research higher degree programs across its six schools. The faculty’s applied research activity is focused on improving health and wellbeing and preventing disease. The Faculty of Health operates across the university’s two campuses, Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point, and several distributed sites. The proximity of the Kelvin Grove campus to hospital facilities at Herston provides the faculty with a distinct competitive advantage and a renowned precinct that offers transformative education, aligned biomedical research and industry engagement..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of a Bachelor degree in biomedical sciences or related field; or an Associate Diploma level qualification with at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, or training.
2. Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively connect and collaborate with colleagues and work in teams.
3. Demonstrated ability to embrace and participate in change and to effectively organise and prioritise work in order to meet deadlines and competing priorities, without compromising quality in a technical environment.
4. Well-developed problem solving skills including the ability to contribute to continuous improvement, and apply sound reasoning and judgement in the resolution of work issues.
5. Demonstrated understanding of theoretical aspects and experience in the practical application of relevant scientific/technical techniques in biomedical sciences, including but not limited to cell and molecular biology, various omics disciplines and bioengineering, as well as the use of the specialised laboratory equipment associated with these techniques, where relevant.
6. Demonstrated ability to accurately review and interpret instructions of a conceptual nature; to relate relevant knowledge to provide maintenance and repairs to equipment, and to produce technical reports, communications and documentation to a high standard.

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.

View the job details at: Queensland University of Technology - Scientific / Technical Officer

Job opens: 08-Jul-2025

Applications Close: 22-Jul-2025 at 11.30pm

• Reference number: 25383
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $158,080 to $165,606 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $133,579 to $139,939 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• 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 Principal Engineer, Cloud to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Principal Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, build and management of cloud infrastructure platforms for QUT. This role will develop the frameworks, guardrails, and automated remediation of non-compliant workloads, and to assist with education on cloud best-practice design. The position will lead the development of self-service cloud infrastructure and the democratisation of cloud infrastructure consumption, within the well-defined guardrails, leveraging consistent and well-orchestrated deployment patterns. This role will directly interface with other key technical stakeholders across Digital Technology, including data centre operations, platform engineering, integration, and network teams. In addition, the Principal Engineer, Cloud will collaborate with cross-functional and cross-organisation teams to develop solutions and strategies for QUT's Software Defined Data Centre.

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 the completion of postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Engineering and extensive relevant experience.
2. Certifications in AWS and/or Cloud platforms.
3. Extensive proven experience in setup, deployment and management of systems provisioning and configuration management frameworks such as Puppet, Chef, Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation.
4. Proven experience with Linux or Windows command line, shell scripting, automation of common tasks, and configuration of system monitoring tools.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of automation scripts for provisioning and auto-scaling of infrastructure
6. Knowledge of Integrated monitoring tools: Datadog, New-relic, Splunk etc.
7. Proven expert-level understanding of Git and software revision control and code deployment best practices; proven ability to design and develop automated code deployment scripts.
8. Proven experience leading a DevOps culture of automation, self-service, and engineering best practice. 

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, 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=01F46713-D4D6-67C5-4D2C-E4053A307BC1

Job opens: 11-Jul-2025

Applications Close: 27-Jul-2025

• Reference number: 25266
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time for three (3) years
• Remuneration: $135,483 to $153,562 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $114,485 to $129,761 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.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer (Robotics & Autonomous Systems) to join Research Infrastructure, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Senior Research Engineer (Robotics and Autonomous Systems) is skilled in both hardware and software robotic implementations. The role will involve designing and delivering systems in domains such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning, and will support robotic field trials and data collection. An important component of the role is to coordinate and support a broad range of research activities within the robotics and autonomous systems domain. This position works within a ten-person engineering team, operating under broad direction with minimal supervision, and will require the ability to work independently, while applying a high level of judgement. The Senior Research Engineer (Robotics and Autonomous Systems) will be part of Research Engineering Facilities (REF) of Research Infrastructure group of QUT. The role supports the QUT and QUT Centre for Robotics' core research activities, and takes a lead in creating demonstrations for, and working with, industry. We are looking for someone who likes building things and can integrate systems to help develop both robotic and perception platforms.

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.

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations. Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide research infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class research infrastructure capabilities.

What you need to succeed

1. Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering (Aerospace, Computer Systems, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical) or related discipline and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
2. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the design and delivery of robotics through: 
3. Programming experience in C or C++ language, under a Linux environment.
4. Demonstrated software and hardware integration skills including knowledge and experience in complex system integration, such as embedded computers, GNSS/INS systems, RGB-D cameras, LiDAR, radar, IR/hyperspectral cameras, and other sensors.
5. Understanding and experience with development of electrical wiring diagrams, schematics and installation drawings.
6. Knowledge or experience of Robot Operating System (ROS), tools for training and using deep learning algorithms and in image processing and computer vision algorithms and solutions using open-source software packages such as OpenCV, as well as machine learning libraries and packages such as PyTorch, TensorFlow and Caffe.
7. Programming experience in Python or MATLAB.
8. Sound knowledge of systems and software engineering principles and software development paradigms including software revision control approaches.
9. Demonstrated ability to develop creative and novel solutions to adhere to continuous improvement and/or transformational change.
10. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision in the completion of work tasks to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
11. Well-developed oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to present research findings to internal and external audiences through written and verbal reports and technical documentation. 

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, 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 - Senior Research Engineer (Robotics & Autonomous Systems)

Job opens: 11-Jul-2025

Applications Close: 10-Aug-2025 at 11.30pm