Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$111k–$120k/yr
Role type: Full time, Fixed Term for 2 years Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Department/ School: School of Computing and Information Systems Salary: Level 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% …
Skills: Python, Geospatial Standards, PostGIS, Google Cloud Platform, Terraform
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$111k–$120k/yr
Role type: Full time, Fixed Term for 2 years Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Department/ School: School of Computing and Information Systems Salary: Level 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% …
Skills: Python, Geospatial Standards, PostGIS, Terraform, Google Cloud Platform
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$125k–$148k/yr
Position Number: JR-014225 Role type: Part Time (0.8 FTE); Continuing Location: Parkville Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Department: Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Salary: Level B $…
Skills: Program Design, Academic Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Research Coordination
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
Skills: Teaching, Research, Management, Marketing, Leadership
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$125k–$148k/yr
Position Number: JR-014225 Role type: Part Time (0.8 FTE); Continuing Location: Parkville Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Department: Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Salary: Level B $…
Skills: Program Coordination, Indigenous Health Scholarship, Academic Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$101k–$109k/yr
Role type: Continuing Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super Specialist contract’s role enabling high-impact research / Diverse university, indust…
Skills: Contract Negotiation, Contract Drafting, Contract Management, Legal Advice, Stakeholder Management
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$101k–$109k/yr
Role type: Continuing Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super Specialist contract’s role enabling high-impact research / Diverse university, indust…
Skills: Contract Negotiation, Contract Drafting, Contract Management, Legal Advice, Stakeholder Management
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$87k–$118k/yr
Position Number: JR-014440 Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 1 year Location: Parkville Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Department: Department of Microbiology and Immunology Salary: …
Skills: T Cell Immunology, Cell Culture, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Biology, Mouse Handling
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$101k–$109k/yr
Role type: Full time; Fixed Term until 31 December 2028 Faculty: Faculty of Science School: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Salary: UoM6: $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super Statewide enrichment initiative…
Skills: Project Coordination, Event Management, Stakeholder Management, Child Safety Compliance, Logistics Planning
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$125k–$148k/yr
Position Number: JR-012584 Role type: Full Time; Continuing Location: Parkville Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Department: Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology Salary: Level B $124,656 -$…
Skills: Teaching, Research, Clinical Supervision, Curriculum Design, Aphasia Expertise
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$125k–$148k/yr
Position Number: JR-012584 Role type: Full Time; Continuing Location: Parkville Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Department: Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology Salary: Level B $124,656 -$…
Skills: Teaching, Research, Curriculum Design, Student Supervision, Clinical Practice
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$111k–$120k/yr
Role type: Full Time; Continuing Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super Specialist quality role shaping impactful clinical trials / collaborat…
Skills: Clinical Trial Auditing, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Regulatory Compliance, SOP Development, Risk Management
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$111k–$120k/yr
Role type: Full Time; Continuing Department: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super Specialist quality role shaping impactful clinical trials / collaborat…
Skills: Clinical Trial Auditing, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Regulatory Compliance, SOP Development, Risk Management
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$101k–$109k/yr
Role type: Full time; Fixed Term until 31 December 2028 Faculty: Faculty of Science School: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Salary: UoM6: $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super Statewide enrichment initiative…
Skills: Project Coordination, Event Management, Stakeholder Management, Child Safety Compliance, Logistics Planning
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$87k–$118k/yr
Position Number: JR-013972 Role type: Full Time; Fixed term for 12 months with a possibility of extension Location: Parkville Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) School: Melbourne School of Population…
Skills: Python, Simulation Modelling, Data Pipelines, Statistical Methods, Git
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$125k–$136k/yr
Role type: Full time or Part time (0.8FTE); Fixed term for 2 years Faculty: Faculty of Science Department: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Salary: UoM8: $125,191-$135,504 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part…
Skills: Program Management, Event Planning, Strategic Leadership, Grant Writing, Stakeholder Management
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
$125k–$136k/yr
Role type: Full time or Part time (0.8FTE); Fixed term for 2 years Faculty: Faculty of Science Department: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Salary: UoM8: $125,191-$135,504 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part…
Skills: Program Management, Event Planning, Strategic Leadership, Grant Writing, Stakeholder Management
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$87k–$118k/yr
Role type: Part-time (0.3FTE); Fixed-Term until 31 December 2029 Faculty: Faculty of Science School: School of Mathematics and Statistics Salary: Level A - AUD $87,266 - $118,416 (PhD Entry Level - $110,319) p.a. plus 17…
Skills: 4-Manifold Topology, Low-Dimensional Topology, Geometric Topology, Academic Writing, Grant Application Writing
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$87k–$118k/yr
Role type: Part-time (0.3FTE); Fixed-Term until 31 December 2029 Faculty: Faculty of Science School: School of Mathematics and Statistics Salary: Level A - AUD $87,266 - $118,416 (PhD Entry Level - $110,319) p.a. plus 17…
Skills: 4-Manifold Topology, Low-Dimensional Topology, Geometric Topology, Academic Publishing, Grant Writing
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$87k–$118k/yr
Role type: Full time (1.0 FTE), Fixed term for 24 months Faculty: Faculty of Science Department/ School: School of Chemistry Salary: Level A: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super ARC-funded role in pressure-responsive …
Skills: Inorganic Chemistry, Single-Crystal X-Ray Diffraction, SQUID Magnetometry, Electrochemistry, Powder Diffraction
Parkville, New South Wales, Australia • Hybrid
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Design and implement a robust geospatial data platform to support global ecosystem risk assessments. Develop structured databases, APIs, and LLM-based pipelines for data ingestion and querying.
Requires strong proficiency in Python, deep experience with geospatial technologies, and the ability to manage PostGIS-backed systems. Candidates should be skilled in cloud infrastructure as code and collaborative software practices like CI/CD.
Role type: Full time, Fixed Term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/ School: School of Computing and Information Systems
Salary: Level 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
Impactful geospatial role protecting ecosystems / collaborate with leading conservation scientists and IUCN / build open, scalable data platforms
Join MDAP to engineer robust geospatial tools that drive evidence-based ecosystem conservation worldwide.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will design geospatial data platforms that underpin global ecosystem risk assessments.
You will collaborate with conservation scientists and technologists to create transparent, scalable tools for biodiversity policy.
You will contribute to the team’s broader geospatial capability across disciplines.
You will gain experience across cloud engineering, LLM workflows, APIs, and open, reproducible research practices.
What you will deliver:
Design and implement a robust geospatial data platform supporting national and global ecosystem risk assessments.
Develop structured databases and APIs, ensuring secure, efficient access to ecosystem assessment data.
Configure cloud infrastructure and containerised workflows to enable portable, reproducible, and scalable deployments.
Implement LLM-based pipelines for text extraction, data ingestion, and advanced ecosystem querying capabilities.
Produce documentation, training materials, and engagement activities that support collaborators and strengthen platform adoption.
Support the deployment of geospatial software and promote geospatial best practices in other MDAP projects.
You may be a great fit if you:
Bring strong proficiency in Python for building data pipelines, APIs, and platform tooling.
Demonstrate deep experience with geospatial standards, datasets, and technologies across research or industry projects.
Design and manage structured databases and PostGIS-backed systems supporting complex environmental data.
Configure cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform, on platforms like Google Cloud.
Apply collaborative software practices including Git, containerisation, and CI/CD to deliver reliable, maintainable systems.
Leverage familiarity with LLM frameworks, modern JavaScript, or visualisation libraries to enhance user experiences.
For further information, please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Melbourne Data Analytics Platform
At the Melbourne Data Analytics Platform, you will join a collaborative team of research data specialists.
We partner with academics across disciplines to co-create robust digital infrastructure that accelerates impactful science.
Embedded within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, the team values openness, reproducibility, and knowledge sharing.
You will enjoy working with diverse experts, modern tooling, and leadership committed to inclusive professional growth.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].
Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Nic Geard at [email protected].
For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
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