Senior Developer/ Data Scientist, Research Portfolio, Academic Division, Queensland University of Technology

• Reference number: 25232
• Term: fixed-term, full-time basis for 2 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 Developer/ Data Scientist to join Office of the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research), Academic Division.

The Senior Developer/Data Scientist will support the Digital Observatory team in ensuring the optimum operations of the Observatory, professional delivery of research services, elevated uptake of research infrastructure capabilities, and establishing systems and processes towards efficient and effective delivery of these capabilities. The Senior Developer/Data Scientist will apply specialist expertise to research and development activities across a broad range of projects within the Digital Observatory. The role requires expertise to develop, extend, maintain and support an existing ecosystem of research software and data infrastructure, and to develop new tools and platforms. The role identifies and makes recommendations on key technologies for ingesting and processing dynamic digital data such as social media data in collaboration with researchers and Digital Observatory team members. This role will contribute to the strategic and operational delivery of the Digital Observatory projects.

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 Digital Observatory is a research infrastructure facility that was established in 2018 with a mission to enable world-leading research based on dynamic digital data within a vibrant ecosystem of researchers and research infrastructure services in a collaborative and FAIR manner. The Digital Observatory is a small team of Data Scientists and Developers that aims to support researchers, independent of their specific topical, thematic, or disciplinary orientation, to conduct innovative research that impacts science and society..

What you need to succeed

At the QUT Digital Observatory, we break down the barriers to accessing and analysing vast landscape of human-related data on the web. Our multidisciplinary team of software developers and data scientists—spanning fields such as linguistics, psychology, information systems, computer science, and forensics—partners with researchers to tackle challenges like cost, data quality, technical complexities, and data governance. By helping researchers overcome the computational and governance challenges, we enable researchers to observe, analyse, and interpret human interactions on the web, thus driving research innovation and excellence.

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.

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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: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=D3C4BA77-315A-1D3A-AEBB-E3D75F3B8A16

Job opens: 14-May-2025

Applications Close: 03-Jun-2025 at 11.30pm