• Reference number: 25478A
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for 21 months
• 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. 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 Senior Project Specialist to join School of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science.

The Senior Project Specialist will support the development of the Australian Environmental Health (AusEnHealth) platform. AusEnHealth is a federally funded research project that brings together environmental, demographic, and health data to support research and decision-making across sectors. This role will focus on the systematic identification, acquisition, documentation, and management of data from a wide range of custodians across Australia. The position supports the preparation and onboarding of datasets into a national-scale data warehouse that will support the platform’s suite of statistical models and analytical tools.

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 Mathematical Sciences (SMS) is a vibrant, multidisciplinary school with extensive teaching and research programs covering the fields of statistics, operations research and applied and computational mathematics. The mathematics discipline at QUT is ranked 3rd in Australia (ScholarGPS Lifetime ranking). There are currently 30 full-time academic staff members employed in the School, including nine Professors and six Associate Professors. The school also employs over 20 research only academic staff in full time and part time positions. Over the past five years staff of the school have held ten prestigious Australian Research Council fellowships including eight ARC Discovery Early Career fellowships and two Future fellowships. The School hosts a node of MACSYS, an ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems and is a key partner in QUT's Centre for Data Science..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in acquiring, preparing, and managing complex spatial and time-series datasets, ideally involving environmental, demographic, or health-related data.
3. Demonstrated skills in data analysis tools, such as R or Python, with the ability to perform data wrangling, cleaning, and quality assurance.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including external data custodians.
5. Demonstrated organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise deadlines, and maintain accurate records of work with minimal supervision.

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, 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.

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Job opens: 16-Sep-2025

Applications Close: 30-Sep-2025 at 11.30pm