Principal Project Officer

• Finance and Business Services – Procurement & Payment Services 

• Belong to a vibrant community where your work genuinely makes an impact  

• Coordinate the delivery of a variety of projects related to UQ's procurement operating and regulatory environment 

• Continuing position within a high-performing team working on socially driven topics and issues 

• Based at our picturesque St Lucia campus 

The Principal Project Officer will work closely with Procurement & Payment Services' subject matter experts on various programs, topics and issues including modern slavery in the supply chain, Indigenous supplier engagement, environmental sustainability, and contract & supplier management.  

The Principal Project Officer will support the delivery of key strategic policy and practice improvements related to procurement at UQ, and will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing the delivery of end-to-end projects of varying size, scale and complexity related to the broad functional responsibilities of Procurement & Payment Services.  

The role is responsible for a range of activities across the relevant phases of project delivery, including (but not limited to) coordinating project plans, implementing project monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; ensuring project outcomes are delivered on time and within budget; engaging with key stakeholders and overseeing the project budget. 

There may be associated operational responsibilities associated with some perennial projects which have an annual cadence associated with regulatory reporting obligations. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

Project Delivery Responsibilities  

• Under broad direction, delivering the project life-cycle, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities as relevant to the project. 

• Undertaking project-specific research, analysis, and reporting activities to support informed project planning and decision making. 

• Controlling and managing project-related issues, risks, dependencies and/or changes to project plans and/or scope. 

Project Administration and communication  

• Developing all project-related documentation, communication, and educational materials.  

• Contributing to a range of project-relevant secretariat and administrative services, including committee meetings, project steering groups and stakeholder/client engagement activities. 

Stakeholder engagement  

• Coordinating project-relevant engagement activities, events, and education sessions. 

• Building effective relationships with project clients and stakeholders, including (but not limited to) UQ's leadership team and senior academic and professional staff. 

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Procurement Governance & Risk Management and will work closely with the Associate Director, Procurement & Payment Services. 

This is a full-time, continuing position.   

At HEW level 7, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $96,649 - $105,244, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $113,080 - $123,136 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and multi-talented Principal Project Officer to coordinate the delivery of a variety of projects related to UQ's procurement operating and regulatory environment. In addition, you will possess: 

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training. 

• Current knowledge of best-practice/leading project management methodologies and frameworks, with demonstrated experience in a project management role of similar scale and scope. 

• Demonstrated project planning experience, including the ability to prioritise tasks, work to tight deadlines, anticipate future requirements and resolve issues. 

• Demonstrated problem solving skills using judgement and reasoning in interpreting situations and providing accurate and consistent advice. 

• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities within tight timeframes. 

• Effective written, communication and interpersonal skills that enable effective working relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders of varying levels of seniority. 

• Experience using data analysis tools such as Power BI, Excel or Business Objects, or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn to new technologies. 

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply: 

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.  

• Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.  

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you’ll 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’ll 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: 

• 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 

• On campus childcare options 

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day) 

• Salary packaging options 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Louise Hope, Associate Director, Procurement & Payment Services via [email protected] For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

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

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section   

• Resume  
   

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion .  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] .  

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board. 

Applications close Friday 15 March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-36389).