• Information Technology Services (ITS)
• 4 x casual intern positions with an hourly rate in the range of $44.67 to 49.16, plus superannuation of 12% (HEW Level 3)
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The IT Governance and Investment Intern will support the delivery of governance, risk, architecture, and project management initiatives within the Information Technology Services (ITS) division. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will contribute to activities that help enhance IT value, manage risk, and strengthen decision-making across the University. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to develop practical experience in technology governance and business analysis while supporting UQ’s strategic goals.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting activities across licensing, architecture, project/change management, and governance and risk functions.
• Assisting with analysis, reporting, and documentation to inform IT planning and compliance activities.
• Collaborating with team members to maintain frameworks, processes, and templates that enable effective IT governance.
• Providing general administrative and analytical support to the IT Governance and Investment team.

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.

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’ll 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 access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and affordable parking from just $6.15 a day.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and motivated student with a keen interest in technology governance, business analysis, and IT management. You bring strong analytical and communication skills, a proactive approach to learning, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to a professional IT environment.

You will bring:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably at The University of Queensland, in Computer Science and Information Technology, Engineering, Law, or Business Management.
• Knowledge, skills, or a strong interest in procurement, risk management, compliance, project management, systems architecture, or business analysis.
• Relevant coursework or transferable experience in governance and risk management.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to think critically.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team environment.

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, right to work in Australia, criminal history and education checks.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Estie van Tonder, Change Manager - Capability and Culture at e.vantonder@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:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

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

As a casual employee, and in line with Fair Work, please note that there is no commitment to ongoing work in this position.

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 18 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57618).