"Senior Operations Officer - Recover Injury Research Centre"

Job Requisition ID: R-41955

• RECOVER Injury Research Centre
• Full-time, fixed-term position to  the end of December 2029
• Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) 
• Based at our Herston location 

About This Opportunity  

We are seeking a Senior Operations Officer (Supervisor, Operations) to coordinate and oversee the daily requirements of the RECOVER Injury Research Centre in the areas of finance, human resources, facilities (space and equipment), safety and administration. In this role, you will focus on administering the operations to meet the Centre’s contractual funding arrangements and to act as the first point of senior support to the Centre Director.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Managing the Centre's budget and financial processes.
• Advising on policy changes and their impact.
• Coordinating submissions (such as research grants and tenders) to external agencies and facilitating agreements with external partners.
• Assisting with change management processes, especially related to creating a new Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Behavioural Sciences.
• Coordinating IT, space allocation, and infrastructure services.
• Supervising professional staff, as well as handling human resource tasks such as recruitment, appointments, leave reporting, and performance processes.
• Representing the Centre in internal forums and committees.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position through to the end of December 2029 at HEW Level 7.

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: 

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver 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 
• UQ Study for Staff 
• Salary packaging options 

About You

• Completion of an undergraduate degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience in academic and office administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Accomplished interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to liaise and consult, sensitively negotiate issues, and manage change.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and the ability to draft policy documents, briefings and reports and communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and a proven ability to prioritise, maintain flexibility, manage multiple and diverse tasks effectively and to work to constant deadlines whilst maintaining consistently high standards.
• Proven ability to contribute to administrative systems, budget formulation and review, operational planning and implementing programs, policy, procedures, and processes to increase the operational efficiency and effectiveness of an organisational unit.
• Ability to contribute to the formulation and development of financial procedures and financial reports to meet changing needs, while remaining cognisant of wider University and legislative requirements.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Trevor Russell (Centre Director) at t.russell@uq.edu.au.  For application queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via our new email address, talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.   

Want to Apply?  

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: 

• Resume 
• Cover letter  

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.  

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. 

Applications close Sunday 8 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-41955)