"X-ray Technologist (Geoscience)"

X-ray technologist (geoscience)

Research portfolio

Academic division

About QUT

QUT is a major Australian university with a global reputation and a ‘real world’ focus. Our courses equip our students and graduates with the skills and mindset they need to realise their full potential in a rapidly changing world.

With more than 50,000 students across two inner-city campuses in Brisbane, QUT offers academic programs in fields spanning business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, law, science and social justice across five faculties.

We are transforming the learning experience, embedding work integrated learning and focusing on developing entrepreneurial skills. We offer flexible pathways into our undergraduate programs through QUT College.

With a history of access, innovation and inspiration, QUT has maintained a strong ethos of being the university for the real world. Our students experience award-winning teaching, high levels of satisfaction and excellent graduate employment outcomes.

We are an ambitious institution, with strong research programs which connect with fundamental enquiry into societal outcomes.

QUT is well known for our strong links to industry and government, and our interdisciplinary teams create high-impact research in areas as diverse as climate change mitigation, digital media, materials science and biomedical innovation.

Our vision

With a commitment to enhancing the staff and student experience and doubling Indigenous enrolments over the next five years, Connections – the QUT Strategy 2023 to 2027 – is a bold plan to transform the learning experience.

Our strategy establishes QUT as ‘the university for the real world’, and charts our provision of transformative education, student experiences, and research that is relevant to our communities.

The strategy connects aspiration to opportunity for our students and staff, it expands pathways for our Indigenous Australian students, and it builds supportive research environments.

QUT will also develop a curriculum transformation approach that responds to demand from students to support their journey from high school to graduation and beyond and reinforces the value of professional connections within the curriculum.

QUT values and priorities

Aligned to and supporting our vision are the QUT values:

• Ambition

• Inclusiveness

• Innovation

• Integrity

• Academic freedom

Underpinned by our priorities:

• Creativity and entrepreneurship

• Health and wellbeing

• Inclusion and social justice

• Recognising and fostering Indigenous Australian excellence

• Sustainability and the environment

About the research portfolio

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations.

The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations.

The Portfolio is comprised of five units including Research Strategy and Policy, Research Infrastructure, Sustainability Strategy, Office of Research Services and Office of Research Ethics and Integrity.

Research Strategy and Policy provides strategy and policy advice and support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in addition to managing and coordinating the activities of the Portfolio Office, providing operational leadership and financial management oversight of the Portfolio’s budget and the University research budget. The Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D), in Research Strategy and Policy, supports learning and skills development for all research students and their supervisors, thereby preparing industry and work ready research graduates.

Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide research infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class research infrastructure capabilities.

Sustainability Strategy advises the University on sustainability strategy, planning, policy, and partnerships and supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in pursuing major research initiatives in the sustainability space. The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Office also champions and coordinates education for sustainability at QUT in collaboration with the Education Portfolio and supports sustainability programs linked to QUT’s operations.

Office of Research Services (ORS) works with QUT staff, students, collaborators, and partners to identify, attract and manage funding from competitive and commercial sources. The Office also manages the University’s research management platforms and coordinates internal and external research reporting. The Graduate Research Centre (GRC), in the Office of Research Services, provides support and advice to higher degree research (HDR) candidates and supervisors across the HDR lifecycle including admissions and enrolment, award and administration of scholarships, candidature management and thesis examination.

Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) supports researchers by providing education, guidance, process and advice for research ethics, biosafety and responsible research practices to embed a high quality research culture at the University.

About research infrastructure

Research Infrastructure includes the university’s Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF). CARF hosts a range of characterisation, analysis and ‘omics’ capabilities, underpinned by $30M of cutting-edge technologies in microscopy, mass spectrometry and sequencing, to name a few.

These capital investments are effectively leveraged with a dedicated team of research fellows, specialists and technologists, circa 35 FTE. CARF is predominantly located within the Science and Engineering Centre with additional nodes at the Gardens Point campus and distributed sites.

About the position

The X-ray technologist (geoscience) position will enable research and provide solutions to academic and industry clients through delivery of expert services to, and training of, end-users.

The X-ray technologist (geoscience) will have a detailed understanding of one or more technical fields of X-ray characterisation and analysis.

This position reports to the X-ray Project Coordinator for career planning, development, and performance expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice and technical support to clients in appropriate sample preparation and use of X-ray technologies in the characterisation of geological and man-made materials.

• Conduct end-user inductions and training on instruments and sample preparation techniques, including preparation of training materials.

• Conduct high-level testing services, consultation, and coordination of commercial projects and contribute to quality technical reports and/or publications.

• Assist in the management of allocated projects and project teams with a focus on quality project and service outcomes.

• Identifying and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems and workflows within the area of expertise and the broader unit.

• Under instruction conduct performance evaluation, maintenance, calibration and technical development of instruments and associated equipment.

• Work with researchers in developing new methodologies for the instruments as well as for sample preparation and data analysis.

• Provide expertise and technical support on experimental design and data analysis.

• Compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.

To ensure job flexibility the successful appointee may be required to:

• Perform any other duties as nominated by the University consistent with the relevant classification descriptors detailed in the Enterprise Agreement. Staff undertaking any new duties will receive training;

• Participate in job rotation or multiskilling in consultation with their supervisor;

• Work across campuses.

Type of appointment

This appointment will be offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis for three (3) years.

Location

Gardens Point campus.

Selection criteria

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a degree in a relevant technology area, with subsequent relevant experience.
2. Evidence of extensive experience in applying X-ray related analytical expertise in geological research or analysis.
3. Experience with processing, interpretation and reporting of X-ray derived analytical data.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in support of brokering collaborations with both internal and external stakeholders as well as promoting connectivity with industry clients.
5. Demonstrated ability to interact with a wide range of users, projects and samples to provide training and support to clients and achieve excellent research outcomes.
6. Experience with developing and delivering training materials for enhancing user experiences.
7. Evidence of innovative approaches to problem solving and contribution to an agenda of continuous improvement in operational processes.
8. Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of policies and procedures (including ethics and intellectual property) associated with the establishment of research and commercial projects in a university context.

Remuneration and benefits

The classification for this position is Higher Education Worker Level 6 (HEW6) which has an annual remuneration range of $109,157 to $118,193 pa. Which is inclusive of an annual salary range of $92,239 to $99,875 pa, 17% superannuation, and leave loading.

At QUT, we believe that a fulfilling career goes beyond personal and professional development. We are pleased to offer real and generous benefits that include, but are not limited to:

• A healthy work-life balance.

• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.

• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).

• Fitness passport and discounted rates on private health insurance.

• Leave loading of 17.5%.

• Purchased leave scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.

• Salary packaging scheme

• Comprehensive professional development opportunities, including leadership programs and study assistance.

• 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.

• We see diversity and inclusion as our strength. Explore more benefits on our website.

Information for applicants

The position is 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.

Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria.

In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative

to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories that challenge traditional ideas of a staff member. This may mean, for example, prioritising the quality of achievement rather than the quantity, as considerations of part-time employment, career interruptions and significant periods of leave are taken into account when assessing performance or achievement.

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 rewarding careers 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

For further information about the position, please contact Karine Harumi Moromizato, X-ray Project Coordinator, on (07) 3138 0176; or for further information about working at QUT contact Human Resources on (07) 3138 5000.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.qut.edu.au/careers for reference number 25536.

When applying for this position your application must include the following:

• A current resume

• A written response to the selection criteria

Applications close 29 September 2025