"Manager, Academic Administration"

Job Description:

• Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT)
• Full-time (100%), Permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $115,645.22 - $129,654.48 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

About This Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a great team as a Manager, Academic Administration. The focus of this position is to manage the governance and academic administration functions of the Faculty including the provision of high-level specialist advice and project management. In this role you will lead the Academic Administration (1 direct report and 2 indirect reports) team and reports to the Senior Manager, Academic Services.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing leadership for the Faculty’s Academic Support function, including supervising the team and managing workloads and deliverables. You will offer expert advice on academic governance, compliance, policy, and procedures to the Associate Dean (Academic) and EAIT School Managers, support academic program development and reviews, liaise with Marketing and International teams on programs and partnerships, facilitate training and professional development, contribute to innovative administrative improvements and policy development, represent the Faculty on University committees, and act as Senior Manager, Academic Services when required.

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:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• 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
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• A degree with subsequent extensive experience and specialist expertise or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education/ training. Completion of postgraduate qualification would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and motivate others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Administrative experience in an area related to student and academic administration in a university environment.
• Experience in governance and providing secretariat services, including preparing agendas and minutes.
• Demonstrated high level attention to detail and accuracy particularly in reviewing large documentation in high volume.
• High level proficiency and practical understanding of administrative computer applications, especially with data on corporate systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capacity to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels including senior and executive level staff.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and judgement and to problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, work independently and meet deadlines, as well as work co-operatively as a highly motivated member of a team and across organisational units.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as a Blue Card. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Work Rights:

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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kristen Pavasovic via k.pavasovic@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:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. 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

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 do not 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 on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60502).