• Property and Facilities Division
• Full-time fixed-term position through to April 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $80,523.29 - $89,505.38 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The Project Officer supports the Campus Planning team within the Property & Facilities division in delivering strategic planning initiatives. The role involves assisting with project and space planning, project documentation, project communication, signage and wayfinding, data management, and other key planning activities.

It contributes to several core divisional priorities. These include delivering campus master planning to guide strategic capital investment, supporting space planning and engaging stakeholders while analysing data to inform long-term asset planning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the end-to-end delivery of strategic planning projects, including planning, coordination, and evaluation.
• Maintain project documentation, procedures, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate meetings, events, consultations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Draft project communications, reports, and supporting materials.
• Manage data entry, retrieval, and reporting, including space audits and updates to the space management database.
• Assist with signage and wayfinding graphic delivery.
• Provide general administrative and committee support.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and project outcomes.

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

We are looking for an agile and adaptable project officer, with strong coordination and time management skills combined with excellent communication, attention to detail and the ability to deliver outcomes in a high-pressure, time-critical environment. Knowledge of graphic design software would be highly advantageous.

• A degree or diploma in a relevant discipline with subsequent experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.
• Previous experience working as part of a project team or in a similar role would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Experience with Archibus is desirable but not essential.
• Project Management and multi-tasking experience, with an agile and flexible approach.
• Problem identification and solution driven.
• Excellent oral, written and stakeholder engagement communication skills.
• Experience using project management programs including Microsoft Project or the ability to quickly learn these skills.
• Demonstrated skills in providing a high level of customer service, including effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise and logical reports.

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 Amy Thompson 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.

Applications close Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50283).