Overview
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Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for 21 months. Remuneration: $135,483 to $153,562 pa (HEW8) (includes $114,485 to $129,761 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading).
Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available).
Open to: Current staff members of QUT 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 who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Current staff seeking secondment must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.
Role and responsibilities
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. This role is offered as a hybrid position as part of QUT's commitment to a more virtual and connected world.
What you need to succeed
* Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
* Demonstrated experience in acquiring, preparing, and managing complex spatial and time-series datasets, ideally involving environmental, demographic, or health-related data.
* Demonstrated skills in data analysis tools, such as R or Python, with the ability to perform data wrangling, cleaning, and quality assurance.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including external data custodians.
* 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 and benefits
* 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 caregiver parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
* Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and 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 Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
How to apply
View the job details and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below. Job opens: 29-Aug-2025. Applications Close: 14-Sep-2025 at 11:30pm.
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