Project Support Officer – QUEST Hub

• $89,120 to $96,497
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Banyo Pilot Plant Precinct

• Reference number: 24232
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for 12months
• Remuneration: Total remuneration range: $105,466 to $114,196 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $89,120 to $96,497 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Banyo Pilot Plant Precinct
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Project Support Officer – QUEST Hub to join School of Chemistry and Physics, Faculty of Science, Academic Division.

The Project Support Officer will be a key team member of the QUT Energy Storage Research Group. The group is currently undertaking multiple funded projects which are supporting an emerging battery industry in Australia. The work is critical to advance the capabilities of industry and academia to perform translational research in the energy storage sector. The recently commenced Queensland Energy Storage Technology (QUEST) Hub project, the first of its kind in Queensland, will support the growth of a wider range of Queensland battery industries. It will strengthen existing collaborations and attract emerging industry to Queensland through developing world-class capabilities, facilities and services. The Project Support Officer will also work closely with industry partners to ensure collaborative working relationships between the project partners and the QUT academic team.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Chemistry and Physics is leading teaching and research advances at the frontiers of the physical and chemical sciences to solve real-world scientific challenges. We cover a diverse range of research topics, ranging from the incredibly small (such as atoms and single molecules) to the exceptionally large (supermassive blackholes). The School conducts frontier research investigating not only the fundamental aspects of matter but also how it interacts with light, radiation or plasma, and exploits the interaction for transformative materials research that enables real-world devices and applications. Our research teams are working across the whole spectrum of Chemistry and Physics, as well as intersections of several other scientific fields. These include: • Surface Science • Materials Science • Synthesis of Soft Matter Materials • Molecular/Organic Materials and Devices • Molecular Recognition and Sensors • Inorganic Nanomaterials • Medicinal Chemistry • Biological and Medical Physics • Energy Materials and Devices • Photophysics and photochemistry • Energy Storage and Batteries including the National Battery Testing Centre • Sustainability and Circular Economy • Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology What will you do in the School of Chemistry and Physics? • Undertake collaborative, interdisciplinary research. • Carry out your research using state-of-the art facilities with access to millions of dollars of cutting-edge scientific instrumentation. • Utilise scientific rigor in the documenting and reporting of your innovative results. • Work with a large, collegial cohort of HDR students to build a strong sense of community. • Train with expert peers who are recognised internationally for their achievements. • Partner with a variety of academic and industrial organisations. • Connect with a range of end-users and potential employers, from start-up companies, government agencies all the way to multi-national corporations..

What you need to succeed

1.    Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree in conjunction with subsequent relevant experience.
2.    Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and lead administrative functions across a large and complex organisation, using a sound understanding of university research projects, post-award project administration and budget administration to achieve desired business outcomes aligned to organisational objectives and deadlines.
3.    Strong digital literacy skills with demonstrated experience in the Microsoft 365 environment (SharePoint admin or similar) and the Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to quickly adapt to other products and technologies.
4.    Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to negotiate good outcomes with internal and multiple external stakeholders where required.
5.    Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills showing the ability to connect and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and work effectively within a team.
6.    Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture that is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and to the health and safety of its staff and environment.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 12-Apr-2024

Applications Close: 28-Apr-2024 at 11.30pm

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