Senior Project Officer page is loaded## Senior Project Officerlocations: St Lucia Campus: Herston Campus: Dutton Park: Gatton Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-61405# **About This Opportunity**As a Senior Project Officer, you will deliver meaningful projects that enhance access, participation and belonging for students across the University. Working within a collaborative, purpose-driven team, you will coordinate projects of varying size and complexity, translating strategic priorities into measurable outcomes. This hands-on role involves supporting student-led initiatives, developing resources, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and with impact.Key responsibilities will include:* Support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects to ensure deliverables are achieved on time, within scope and aligned to strategic objectives.* Develop and maintain team resources, operating procedures, project documentation, track milestones and reporting, coordinate meetings, and ensure governance and project processes are followed.* Liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, facilitating effective engagement and ensuring accurate, timely communication across multiple channels.* Contribute to initiatives that enhance access and inclusion, including student engagement activities, resource development, and projects such as the Neurodivergent Hub.This is a full-time (100%), fixed term/secondment opportunity at HEW Level 06, backfilling a current employee who is on secondment until 31 December 2026.# **About You*** A relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.* Demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating projects, with the ability to manage project activities, documentation, timelines and reporting across multiple initiatives.* Confident engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and can communicate effectively to build relationships, manage expectations and provide clear project updates.* You thrive in fast-paced environments, can juggle competing priorities, and consistently deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.* Strong written and verbal communication skills and enjoy contributing ideas, developing resources, and helping turn concepts into practical, evaluated outcomes* Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Blue Card.Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as Blue Card 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. # For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dom Henry on dominique.henry@uq.edu.au.For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition IDin the subject line. # 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' sectionOur strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia's First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.# **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 Monday 9 March 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-61405).**[](blob:https://uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/a1c26ba2-8d8d-45b1-b30f-d1e19e462bbd)0:00 / 1:00UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. 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