"Project Manager, Clinical Engagement"

Job Description:

• Medical School
• Full-time, fixed-term position through to December 2028
• Base salary will be in the range $117,958 - $132,247 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

At UQ, our people are united by a shared purpose to create positive change through teaching, research and meaningful partnerships. As Project Manager, Clinical Engagement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how the Medical School collaborates with its clinical partners, academic titleholders and clinician educators across Queensland and beyond. Working closely with the Deputy Head of School (Clinical Engagement), you will translate strategic priorities into high-impact programs, projects and engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships with Hospital and Health Services, primary care and community providers, and other key stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to lead with influence, improve systems and governance, and enhance communication across large, distributed clinical and academic communities, ensuring partnerships are transparent, effective and mutually beneficial. At UQ, you will belong to a values-driven, inclusive environment where your expertise is trusted, your ideas are valued, and your work makes a genuine difference to health education, research and community outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Project Delivery: Translate the Clinical Engagement Strategy into actionable workplans, managing risks, documentation, reporting and delivery of scalable operational and digital solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Develop and implement integrated communication and engagement initiatives, including onboarding, events, feedback mechanisms and user-centred digital tools.
• Partnership & Governance Optimisation: Support the review and implementation of governance frameworks, clarifying roles and streamlining partnership and engagement workflows through improved systems and processes.
• Operational Support & Continuous Improvement: Work collaboratively with internal teams and the Deputy Head of School (Clinical Engagement) to enhance clinician experience, workforce development and continuous improvement outcomes.

For a full position description please contact talent@uq.edu.au

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.
• 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

• Tertiary qualifications in health, education, management, or related field; postgraduate qualifications desirable.
• Experience in large, complex health or education environments.
• Exceptional organisational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage change initiatives and improve operational processes.
• Knowledge of governance, policy frameworks, and compliance in a university or educational environment.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the design or implementation of communication, engagement, or marketing solutions in complex organisations, including exposure to digital platforms, applications, or technology-enabled communication tools.
• Ability to work effectively with technical specialists (e.g. IT, digital, marketing or external vendors) to translate user needs into practical solutions.

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. 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 Manager, School Operations Kendall Hepple k.hepple@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 Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60583). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 16th February.

Posted: 23/01/2026