Principal Digital Modelling Officer

• Property and Facilities
• Full-time, continuing position.
• Base salary will be in the range $120,317 to $134,893 + 17% super (HEW Level 8).
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Lead the digital blueprint of The University of Queensland.

UQ’s campuses bring together heritage buildings, contemporary teaching spaces, world-class research facilities and complex infrastructure. Behind every project, asset decision and operational plan is a critical layer of digital information that must be accurate, accessible and built for the future.

As Principal Digital Modelling Officer, you will lead UQ’s Digital Modelling Office and shape how built-environment information is created, governed, connected and used across our diverse property portfolio.

This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on BIM and digital engineering expertise with strategic influence and people leadership. You will set the direction for UQ’s digital modelling capability, lead a collaborative specialist team and work closely with senior leaders, project teams, consultants and contractors to improve the quality and value of our property information.

Your work will directly support capital projects, campus operations, asset management and long-term planning, helping UQ make smarter, more confident decisions about its built environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the University’s digital modelling and built-environment information management function, establishing priorities, service plans and resource strategies that respond to current and future organisational needs.
• Develop and continuously improve standards, policies, procedures and governance arrangements for BIM, CAD, mapping, drafting, project information handover and associated digital workflows.
• Oversee the quality assurance, validation, integration and maintenance of drawings, floor plans, maps, surveys, reality-capture information and digital models, ensuring information remains accurate, accessible and fit for operational use.
• Provide specialist and strategic advice to senior leaders, project teams, consultants and contractors, while leading staff, technology initiatives, process improvements and service transformation.

About You

You are an experienced BIM, digital engineering or built-environment information leader who can move confidently between detailed technical work and strategic organisational conversations.

You understand that digital models are more than project deliverables. They are valuable operational assets that support better planning, safer delivery and more informed decision-making throughout the asset lifecycle.

• Degree qualifications in a relevant discipline and extensive subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and substantial management expertise.
• Demonstrated experience leading a significant digital modelling, built-environment information management, property, infrastructure or comparable specialist function in a complex organisation.
• Advanced knowledge and practical experience in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, supported by substantial expertise in contemporary BIM, CAD, digital engineering and structured asset information.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining BIM and CAD standards, digital handover processes, policies, governance frameworks and information-management practices.
• Experience undertaking quality assurance, model validation and the integration of built-environment information with operational or asset management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead specialist technical staff, set priorities, manage workloads and resources, develop capability and guide teams through operational or technological change.
• Experience leading projects, procurements, technology implementations, automation, process improvement or service-transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic advice, influence senior stakeholders and make complex technical and service-delivery decisions.

About UQ

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 visionary and inclusive 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 and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jake Williams at jake.williams@uq.edu.au.

For application enquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, 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 with the ‘About You’ section.

Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history 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 criterion 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 talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69251).

Acknowledgment of Country:

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

Why Choose UQ?

At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.

As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).

Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.

Career Development and Support:

UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.

Diverse and Inclusive Community:

UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.

Join the UQ Community:

Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.

For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.