International Agreements Officer

• Global Partnerships Division
• Full-time, continuing position
• Base salary will be in the range $83,776.43 – $93,121.40 + 17% super (HEW Level 5)
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative and future‑focused team supporting the University’s global engagement agenda. The International Agreements Officer plays a pivotal role in enabling UQ’s international partnerships by coordinating agreement documentation, providing procedural advice, and supporting robust governance processes. Working closely with the Manager, International Agreements, and the International Agreements and Operations Team, you will contribute to high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced, time‑critical environment while supporting continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on processes for establishing and managing international agreements.
• Preparing, coordinating and maintaining agreement documentation, including approval memos, template agreements and executive sign‑off materials.
• Producing reports and data on UQ’s active international agreements, including coordination of annual review and expiry processes.
• Managing accurate record keeping and supporting compliance activities, including foreign arrangement notifications and use of internal CRM systems.

About You

You will bring strong organisational capability, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment.

• Completion of a degree with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Well‑developed written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to draft accurate and professional correspondence and reports.
• Proven experience in administrative or coordination roles requiring strong time management, accuracy and deadline focus.
• High‑level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems, with the ability to collect, analyse and report on information.
• Experience contributing to process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives, including appropriate use of digital and AI tools.
• Ability to work under general direction, exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and manage competing priorities.

Knowledge of the higher education sector, international education, or relevant legislative frameworks is desirable, or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.

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 Kelly Vink at k.vink@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, criminal history checks, and other checks relevant to the role. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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 7 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63482).Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 18 May 2026.