About This Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and organised Administration Officer to provide high-quality administrative support within the Infection Prevention and Vascular Access team.

This is an excellent casual opportunity for current UQ students or individuals seeking flexible work arrangements. With hours designed to fit around your timetable, this role offers valuable professional experience in a supportive research environment—ideal for building practical skills alongside your studies.

If you’re looking for a flexible role that fits around your studies while building valuable experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver comprehensive administrative support across research activities, including meetings, workshops, seminars, and general coordination
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, conference bookings, and professional development arrangements for staff and students
• Manage financial administration, including invoices, purchase orders, supplier payments, and travel reimbursements in line with guidelines
• Maintain accurate records and provide support with reports, documentation, and stakeholder liaison across research teams

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/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• 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
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Postgraduate program at The University of Queensland (highly desirable)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to supporting efficient administrative processes

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 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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Daner Ball at d.ball@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, 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 Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62861). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 20th April 2026

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Casual position approximately up to 12 hours per week
Base salary will be in the range $77,545 - $82,218 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 4)
Based at our Herston Campus