• Information Technology Services (ITS)
• Full-time, fixed term position for up to 2 years
• Base salary will be in the range $91,658 - $98,330 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Officer to play a pivotal role in the delivery of strategic, high-impact projects across the institution. This position operates within a collaborative, fast-paced team environment and provides key support throughout the entire project lifecycle-from planning through to evaluation. Working closely with stakeholders across the university, the Senior Project Officer ensures the delivery of successful project outcomes by coordinating project administration, supporting governance frameworks, and facilitating communication and engagement activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate all phases of the project delivery cycle-including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation-ensuring alignment with project methodologies.
• Provide high-level project and administrative support, including the preparation of reports, project plans, meeting agendas, and post-project documentation.
• Support stakeholder engagement and communications by facilitating meetings, preparing updates, and ensuring transparent and timely information-sharing.
• Assist with budget coordination and financial tracking, ensuring projects remain within scope and financial parameters.

For the full list, please contact George Jackson at [email protected] for the Position Description.

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

Essential

• Hold a bachelor's degree with relevant experience or equivalent experience and/or equivalent education/training
• Demonstrated experience in providing project coordination and/or administrative support
• A developing understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities within tight timeframes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues
• Advanced written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated capacity to customise content to meet the needs of different stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating diverse stakeholder engagements

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Office and Atlassian suites would be advantageous, or a proven ability to quickly adapt to new project management software
• Subject matter expertise in the area of Higher Education

For the full list, please contact George Jackson at [email protected] for the Position Description.

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

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 Anastasia Spathis, Senior Business Systems Analyst, 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 Tuesday May 27 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50223).