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TThe University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia4 days ago
106,709 – 116,198 AUD
per year
Grade
Principal
Experience
from 4 years
Work format
Onsite
Employment
Full-time
English level
B2, upper-intermediate
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School of Civil Engineering – Faculty of EAIT Do you have a degree in either civil engineering or mechanical engineering and looking for the next step in your career? You might want to consider joining our team as the Principal Scientific Officer in UQ’s School of Civil Engineering.
In this role, it is important to use innovation solutions, think outside the box, problem solve technical challenges and don’t mind getting your hands dirty! You will support our technical staff and a variety of students and clients with experimental design problems. There is a good 50-50 balance of working in the lab and being hands-on, as well as using your computer skills for design drawings.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Full-time (100%), Permanent position Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
School of Civil Engineering – Faculty of EAIT Full-time (100%), Permanent position Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane
Do you have a degree in either civil engineering or mechanical engineering and looking for the next step in your career? You might want to consider joining our team as the Principal Scientific Officer in UQ’s School of Civil Engineering.
In this role, it is important to use innovation solutions, think outside the box, problem solve technical challenges and don’t mind getting your hands dirty! You will support our technical staff and a variety of students and clients with experimental design problems. There is a good 50-50 balance of working in the lab and being hands-on, as well as using your computer skills for design drawings.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mark Reedman via . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing or calling .
Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70801). Please note that interviews will likely occur in the week of 7th December 2026.
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