• Campus Planning team within UQ's Property & Facilities division.
• Base salary will be in the range $91,658.60 - $98,330.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6).
• Full-time (100%) position for a fixed term of 12 months.
• Great work life balance including two days working from home per week
• Based at UQ's picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The Senior Project Officer plays a key role in coordinating and delivering strategic projects for the Property and Facilities division. This role focuses on campus master planning to support effective capital investment as well as stakeholder engagement to enhance asset management and long-term planning.

You will be part of a small sized, high-performing team in an environment that highly values professional development and growth. The role requires a person capable of delivering outcomes within a multi-dimensional, fast-paced and challenging operational environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate project planning, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Conduct research, contribute to project briefs, and manage risks, dependencies, and scope changes.
• Use project management software (e.g., MS Project, Archibus) to support planning and cost management.
• Track project performance, monitor budgets, and prepare reports for key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including scoping, evaluation, and strategic planning materials.
• Assist in preparing business cases aligned with UQ's strategic, financial, and governance requirements.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and the university community to ensure smooth project execution.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and exercise sound judgment when liaising with academic staff, students, communities, and vendors.

About 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.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

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
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Qualifications with relevant experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated experience in providing project coordination and/or administrative support.
• Demonstrated project planning experience, including the ability to prioritise tasks, work to tight deadlines, anticipate future requirements and resolve issues.
• A developing understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks and a commitment to professional growth.
• Highly developed communication skills including demonstrated ability to draft project reports and presentation materials.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills using judgement and reasoning in interpreting situations and providing accurate and consistent advice.
• Effective interpersonal skills that enable effective working relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders of varying levels of seniority.
• Experience with strategic design, urban planning and/or master planning desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia

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 Mark Gregory at [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
• 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.

Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.

Applications close Sunday 6th April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49284).