"Operations Coordinator"

Job Description:

• Child Health Research Centre
• Full-time, permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• Based at the Centre for Children’s Health Research next to the Queensland Children’s Hospital, South Brisbane

About This Opportunity

This role offers the chance to be at the centre of a dynamic and mission‑driven environment where research, clinical practice and operational excellence intersect. As the Operations Coordinator for the Child Health Research Centre (CHRC), you’ll support meaningful work that improves the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

You will play a key role in connecting clinicians, researchers, Queensland Health partners and professional staff, helping create clear pathways that enable collaboration and high-impact research. The environment is fast‑paced and varied, rewarding those who enjoy solving problems, guiding processes, and keeping complex operations running smoothly.

You’ll work with autonomy and trust, contribute ideas that strengthen how the Centre functions, and help shape systems and governance frameworks that support high-quality research. This is a people-centred position, ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating structure, and supporting a community dedicated to making a difference. This positions will directly supervise Centre Admin Officer to support the operations of CHRC.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate financial, administrative and operational processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with policy.
• Develop, implement and improve procedures, systems, documentation and SOPs.
• Manage governance, compliance and risk activities including reporting, audits and records management.
• Build effective relationships with clinicians, researchers, Queensland Health and UQ partners to support seamless collaboration.
• Lead or coordinate internal projects, supporting planning, resourcing, documentation and delivery.
• Coordinates a range of committee and governance activities, including the implementation of governance and committee structures, protocols, operating procedures, and Key Performance Indicators.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

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, and purchased leave.
• 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
• Salary packaging options

About You

• A degree with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience in administration or operational coordination within a large or complex organisation, ideally healthcare, higher education or research.
• Creative approach to developing new processes and ensuring operational efficiency, transparency, and achievement of goals.
• Demonstrated capability to interpret and apply policies, governance requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to engage with diverse research stakeholders, including industry partners, and facilitate the communication of research linkages and impacts across various groups.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in providing a high level of customer service and the ability to exercise superior judgement and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. You can communicate effectively, diplomatically, and discreetly with senior staff and key external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and ability to use contemporary digital collaboration tools efficiently to achieve team goals and productivity.

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 and mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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 Dr Annie Chen, Centre Manager on chrc.centremanager@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'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, 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 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 Monday 6th April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61358). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 16th April 2026.