* ItaLI - Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation
* Meaningful, purpose driven work that supports teaching excellence across UQ
* Full-time, Permanent with the Base salary in the range of $83,776 - $93,121 + 17% super (HEW Level 5)
* Based at the vibrant riverside St Lucia campus, with high‐quality facilities, natural surrounds and convenient public transport & carpark options
About This Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity available to join a small, close‐knit and highly collaborative team within the Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI), where your work will be visible, varied and genuinely impactful.
As the Professional Learning & Teaching Recognition Admin Officer, you will deliver high‐quality administrative and customer‐focused support across a diverse portfolio of professional learning, teaching recognition and accredited programs.
You'll work closely with both academic and professional colleagues, help deliver meaningful programs and events that directly support educators and advance UQ's commitment to teaching excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting University‐wide professional learning, teaching recognition and teaching excellence initiatives that positively impact staff
* Administering flagship programs including HEA@UQ, the Graduate Certificate of University Teaching Practice, teaching awards and innovation grants
* Providing high‐quality advice and administrative support to academic and professional stakeholders within a collaborative ITaLI team
* Delivering a varied, people‐focused role combining event coordination, academic administration, data accuracy and continuous improvement
About You
* A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in administration within a dynamic or fast‐paced environment
* Strong ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy
* Confident written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
* A proactive approach, demonstrating initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
* A strong customer service mindset, with empathy and professionalism when supporting students and staff
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, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‐campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Other Information
Pre‐employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender‐based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
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.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
Applications close 25th May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64282).
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