• Institute for Social Science Research
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 3 years (with 6 months' probation)
• Base salary will be in the range $113,377.67- $127,112.24 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at Long Pocket only 10 minutes from St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Join our team at the Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) as a Research Project Manager, where you'll play a key role in driving the success of commissioned research and evaluation projects. You'll ensure projects run smoothly-on time, within budget, and aligned with contractual obligations. While this isn't a hands-on research role, you'll collaborate closely with researchers, project teams, and the ISSR Research Development Team to manage planning, budgets, staffing, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, reporting, and project execution.

• Build strong relationships to deliver on Institute initiatives and projects.
• Provide leadership in best practice in research and evaluation project management.
• Work with the Institute's leadership to improve practice in researcher workload management.
• Manage contractual obligations, ensuring project milestones are met and addressing any contract-related issues.
• Oversee budgets, forecast expenditures, track research staff time, and manage financial reporting in line with University policies.
• Coordinate and manage data collection and analysis, ethics applications, project reporting, and other technical project requirements across project teams.

About ISSR and UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

ISSR is one of Australia's foremost leaders in solution-focused research and evaluation to support equity and sustainable futures. As a university research institute, ISSR brings strength in the synergies between academia and commissioned research. The Institute is largely self-funded with a strong focus on Category 2 and 3 contract research and consultancy. As such, ISSR is a trusted partner that works collaboratively with government and the private and not-for-profit sectors to contribute to deliver project-based research and evaluation services on topics that matter in the real 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, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• Free on-site parking at Long Pocket Campus
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications, with extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and research and evaluation management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or research, education and training.
• Demonstrated ability to manage research and evaluation projects, including the implementation and use of business and project management tools, and the ability to work well under pressure with external deadlines.
• Experience in working on commissioned research and evaluation projects and/or research and evaluation projects outside of the university research sector.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing and bringing together groups of internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage research and evaluation project delivery.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, particularly for project delivery in a research context.
• Demonstrated skills in research contract administration and management, including the ability to engage with industry and research partners.
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as work independently when required.
• The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and background checks.

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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact A/Prof Emily Yorkston; [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section, in no more than 3 pages
• Resume

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Friday 28th March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48664). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 4th April 2025 (subject to availability).