Senior Project Officer

• Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI)

• This is a full-time, fixed term position through to December 2024 with salary in the range $88,099.39 - $94,512.08, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Bring your expertise in organising project documentation, using project management software (Monday.com), and facilitating efficient team collaboration to play a pivotal role in driving project success.

• Broaden your career within one of QLD’s largest employers.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

The Senior Project Officer supports the delivery of projects by completing a range of activities including coordinating project planning, project communication, stakeholder engagements, project documentation, project deliverables, administration and other duties as required.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Manage all phases of projects (planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation) to ensure smooth completion.

• Organize project documentation, draft emails, and manage communication channels (including Monday.com).

• Take minutes, schedule meetings, create documents, and assist with project deliverables.

• Perform complex data entry, retrieval, and document management tasks.

• Coordinate administrative tasks, support project and ITaLI teams, and manage SharePoint & Teams file structures.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to foster strong working relationships and support their needs (learning designers, academics, ITaLI team).

• Assist with website edits and provide ad-hoc event support.

About You  

• Possess a Bachelor degree in a relevant field with experience, or demonstrate equivalent experience and/or education/training.

• Proficiency in project management tools like Monday.com (or fast adaptability to new software) is essential.

• Demonstrate a high level of skill in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) within a Microsoft Teams environment.

• Exhibit excellent time management skills, effectively managing competing priorities while keeping stakeholders informed through clear communication (written & oral), including compiling comprehensive meeting minutes.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

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.

Want to Apply? 

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

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section.  

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lynette at [email protected] . For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close 5 May 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-38148). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 13 May 2024.

At UQ, our strength 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.

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.