Analyst, Project Governance

Full-time, permanent position

Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)

Based at our St. Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

This is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to the University of Queensland’s IT portfolio governance at a time of significant transformation and investment. As the Analyst, Project Governance, you will play a trusted and influential role within the IT Portfolio Management Office, ensuring the integrity, quality and insight of project and portfolio data that underpins informed decision-making at the University. Working in a collaborative, inquisitive and purpose-driven environment, you will partner closely with project teams, governance bodies and technical specialists to strengthen transparency, consistency and confidence in UQ’s IT investment landscape.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness and integrity of IT project and portfolio data within UQ’s Project Portfolio Management tools, supporting robust governance and assurance outcomes.
• Delivering high-quality portfolio analysis, dashboards and reporting that identify trends, risks and insights for senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Supporting and enabling project teams through guidance, training and user support to promote strong data quality, compliance and consistent use of governance processes.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of IT PMO frameworks, systems and reporting practices, helping to enhance portfolio visibility and organisational maturity.

About You

You are a detail‑driven and analytically minded professional who thrives in structured project environments and enjoys enabling better decision‑making through high‑quality data and insights. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong systems capability and a genuine interest in portfolio governance and continuous improvement.

You also will bring:

• A relevant qualification in business, information technology, data analytics or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in project, portfolio or PMO environments, with exposure to enterprise systems, portfolio reporting or governance processes.
• Strong capability in data validation, analysis and reporting, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
• Proven experience developing dashboards and data visualisations, with strong proficiency in Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Confidence administering and supporting enterprise or business systems, including managing workflows, permissions and user support.
• Well‑developed communication skills, with the ability to document processes, interpret stakeholder requirements and provide clear guidance and training to users.
• Highly organised and self‑motivated, able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• A collaborative and service‑oriented approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, aligned to organisational values and governance standards.

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.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kim Moore | Senior Principal, IT Portfolio Management Office at kim.moore@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.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks 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.

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 criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64238). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the first week of June 2026.