About This Opportunity

The Project Support Officer plays a key role in delivering a broad range of administrative and logistical services to support the UQ Cyber Research Centre’s projects. This position is instrumental in enabling the success of UQ’s cyber research initiatives and activities. The role primarily involves desk-based tasks that ensure the smooth daily operations of the team, along with hands-on support for program-related events and project activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and support meetings for grants and other initiatives, industry partners, and governance, including logistics, documentation, and minute-taking.
• Provide secretariat and administrative support to Centre leadership and project teams, including calendar and travel management.
• Manage documentation and reporting, including finance tracking, investment planning, and scholarship support.
• Support event delivery and logistics, such as accommodation, catering, cyber lab maintenance and bookings, and preparation of materials.
• Website and promotional materials updates of the Centre.
• Maintain office supplies and merchandise, ensuring availability and stock control.
• Liaise with industry partners and internal stakeholders (such as the Centre Director, Deputy Director, Centre Manager, Research Programmer), offering administrative assistance and facilitating collaboration.
• Flexibility is important, as occasional after-hours work may be required to support key events or deadlines.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will 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 will 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:

• Up to 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
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

This role primarily involves administrative support and is best suited to someone with a strong focus and interest in administration.

• A degree or diploma level qualification with subsequent relevant experience in administration, project support, and office operations.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with cultural awareness and a friendly, approachable manner.
• Effective written communication and time management skills, with a commitment to accuracy and excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general office equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.
• Reliable, punctual, and knowledgeable of the UQ campus and local area.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia. 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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Kana Smith at kana.smith@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

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' section. Our strength as an institution 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. 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, 1 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54254). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for September.