• School of Dentistry
• Full-time (100%), permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $82,133 - $91,295 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
• Based at our Herston campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and organised Operations and Administration Officer to join our friendly team at the School of Dentistry. In this role, you will provide operations support to the functions and resourcing of the award-winning Oral Health Centre building and be a general administration all-rounder to the School.

Your support in this role will actively create a better environment for our staff and students, and you will be supported by our professional staff cohort to collectively make a difference.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Operations: Coordinating logistics involving people, materials, equipment, and resources and troubleshooting any issues.
• Building and Facilities: Coordinating space and resources to maximise efficiency and liaising with stakeholders regarding maintenance requests.
• Administration: Providing high level administrative support, being the point of contact for enquiries, providing support to committees and meetings, and supporting events and activities for the School.

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
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Completion of a Bachelor degree in a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge, experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated commitment to a high standard of customer service, and a willingness and ability to perform a wide range of operational tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to engage effectively, in writing and in person, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage small projects and budgets.
• Organised and methodical approach to tasks.
• Analytical skills sufficient to assess problems and propose appropriate solutions.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work constructively to objectives with limited guidance.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including the 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 Sarah Robinson 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?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

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.

Applications close Thursday 7th August at 11.00pm AEST (R-53259).