Principal Digital Modelling Officer

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland (UQ) invites applications for the role of Principal Digital Modelling Officer based at the St Lucia campus. You will lead UQ’s Digital Modelling Office, shaping how built-environment information is created, governed, and used across the property portfolio.

This is a rare opportunity to blend hands-on BIM with strategic leadership. You will set direction for digital modelling, lead a specialist team, and collaborate with senior leaders, project teams, consultants and

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advice

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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

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

• 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.

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 [e-mail] or calling [phone].

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