"Manager, Queensland Quantum Decarbonisation Alliance (QDA)"

Manager, Queensland Quantum Decarbonisation Alliance (QDA)

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locations

St Lucia Campus

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-59653

• School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering – Faculty of EAIT
• Part-time (80%), fixed-term position for up to 5 years
• Base salary will be in the range $117,958.12 - $132,247.57 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

About This Opportunity

The Manager, Queensland Quantum Decarbonisation Alliance (QDA), is a senior operational and stakeholder leadership role responsible for driving the business, administrative, and strategic operations of the Alliance. This position ensures the smooth and effective functioning of the Alliance, leads end‑to‑end operational delivery, manages high‑level stakeholder engagement, and supports the successful implementation of major research and industry projects.

With a strong focus on organisational effectiveness, strategic planning, and partnership management, this role is pivotal to enabling growth opportunities and shaping large-scale collaborations across industry, government, and academia.

Key responsibilities will include:

Operational Leadership & Project Delivery

• Oversee and manage day‑to‑day operations to ensure the Alliance functions efficiently and delivers on strategic objectives.
• Drive implementation of the Alliance strategy by tracking milestones, coordinating internal and external contributors, managing risks, and ensuring high-quality execution.
• Develop and maintain fit-for-purpose systems, processes, and workflows that support productivity and accountability.
• Support the Alliance Director with operational planning, decision-making, and delivery under tight timeframes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

• Act as the primary operational liaison between researchers, industry representatives, and government partners.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships to support strategic programs and real-world deployment of quantum technologies for decarbonisation.
• Lead engagement activities including workshops, events, training programs, and high-level meetings.
• Identify, shape, and support new opportunities for strategic partnerships, commercialisation pathways, and collaborative research projects.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Coordinate governance activities, including committee support, documentation, and preparation of reports for government and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with funding, contractual, and reporting requirements, with strong attention to accuracy, clarity, and accountability.
• Support executive decision-making through high-quality briefing materials and progress reporting.

Financial & Business Management

• Oversee financial operations including budgeting, contract management, and monitoring of intellectual property obligations.
• Provide timely financial insights and advice to the Director and project teams.
• Work collaboratively with university finance teams and investigators to ensure obligations are met and resources are well managed.

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 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

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic and operational management, including financial oversight, project delivery, risk management, and reporting.
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships at senior levels.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with industry and research partners and negotiating contract research agreements will be highly regarded.
• Extensive project management experience in research environments, with proven leadership in complex operations including strategic planning, budget management, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Proven ability to organise and lead events, workshops, and engagement activities.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with experience negotiating with senior industry leaders and government agencies and fostering collaborative partnerships.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and lead with emotional intelligence.

Desirable

• Experience within a university or research environment, including working with relevant systems, policies, and administrative frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in business development, grant development (e.g., CRCs), government tendering, or securing major industry partnerships.
• Strong financial acumen with experience preparing budgets and reports for external stakeholders and funding bodies.

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 and criminal history checks. 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 Erin Keogh via e.keogh@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 Thursday 5 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-59653).