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Deputy Team Lead (Data Analytics)

Job No.: 669987

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $135,417 - $143,738 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Institute of Railway Technology (IRT) is the premier track and vehicle research centre in Australia, and it provides world-leading solutions in the areas of wheel-rail interface design, track design and maintenance as well as rollingstock assessments and modelling. IRT undertakes technology development, applied research and consulting activities for the railway industry.

IRT is currently recruiting for a Deputy Team Lead in Data Analytics.

As the Deputy Team Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting the achievement of objectives and deployment of resources for the delivery of IRT projects, by deputising and assisting the Team Lead of Data Analytics.

You will be responsible for managing technical activities, projects and deliverables related to a wide variety of rollingstock and track related developments. You will assist in developing new and improved algorithms to assess vehicle and track performance to identify defects, ensuring they do not contribute to any disastrous consequences. You will also play a key role in the development of new database architectures used within IRT including management of data security and governance.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a postgraduate degree in engineering and significant relevant industry experience. You will have demonstrated knowledge in the application of data analytic techniques including machine learning statistics and algorithm development. You will also be proficient in database management and programming languages such as C#, C++, Python and SQL. 

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To Apply

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-recruitment@monash.edu 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: Glenn Hardie, Principal Engineer Data Analysis, +61 400 743 463

Position Description: Deputy Team Lead (Data Analytics)

Applications Close: Thursday 7 November 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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