Development Officer

• Global Partnerships
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 3 years
• Base salary will be in the range $83,776.44 – $93,121.41 + 17% super (HEW Level 5)
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

As a Development Officer, you will play a purposeful role in supporting the delivery of externally funded international development projects within UQ International Development (UQID), a key unit of Global Partnerships in the Global Engagement Portfolio. Working in a collaborative, globally connected environment, you will provide high-level project and administrative support that enables UQ to partner effectively with governments, organisations and communities across the Indo‑Pacific and beyond, contributing to meaningful and sustainable development outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the full project lifecycle, including planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinating project documentation and agreements in line with UQID standards and head contract requirements.
• Organising and supporting project-related activities, events, consultations and meetings, including logistics, reporting and internal communications.
• Providing comprehensive project and office administration, including data management, financial administration support and stakeholder liaison.

About You

You are an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment and brings a strong service mindset to your work. You will also demonstrate:

• A degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
• Well-developed organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to follow policies and procedures while exercising initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining accountability for individual responsibilities.
• Experience working in a project-based or administrative support role, ideally within a complex organisation.
• High-level proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with experience using project management and information systems considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of the higher education sector and/or international development is desirable.

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 Margot ten Have via m.tenhave@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 summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. 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 Friday 15 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64322).