The Opportunity
Drive Innovation in Rail Technology – Join the IRT Team
The Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) at Monash University is seeking a Senior Engineer – Data Warehouse Development to lead the design and delivery of high-performance, scalable data systems powering real-time condition monitoring across rail networks in Australia and internationally.
This is a professional (non-academic) role, central to IRT's research and training initiatives. You'll develop tailored IT solutions, support client projects, and collaborate with Monash IT teams to ensure system performance, security, and alignment with cybersecurity standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement advanced data warehouse solutions for IRT's condition monitoring systems.
* Develop secure, scalable systems in partnership with IRT engineers and Monash IT.
* Apply both research insights and hands-on technical expertise to deliver innovative, data-driven outcomes.
With a strong technical background and a passion for solving complex challenges, you'll play a key role in supporting world-class rail research and delivering real impact for clients.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Monash University invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate valid and current Australian work rights.
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Bobby Kaniyamkudy Pappachan, Deputy Team Lead Data Analytics,
Position Description: Senior Engineer- Data Warehouse Development
Applications Close: Sunday 21 September 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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