Project Manager, Research Projects

UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 1 year
• Base salary will be in the range $117,958 – $132,247 + 17% super (HEW Level 8)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Based at our Toowong location

About This Opportunity

As the Project Manager, Research Projects, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the RISE project, a large-scale, multidisciplinary initiative focused on reducing the incidence and prevalence of sexually transmissible infections among First Nations peoples. Working in close partnership with Chief Investigators, research teams and community stakeholders, you will lead complex project planning and delivery in a highly collaborative, purpose‑driven environment where research excellence and cultural respect go hand in hand.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading end-to-end project management across complex, multi‑modal research initiatives, including planning, sequencing, milestones and delivery.
• Coordinating internal resources and stakeholders to ensure project objectives, timelines and outcomes are achieved.
• Managing financial resources, budgets and reporting in line with research project plans and University policies.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in research management systems, quality assurance and governance in collaboration with senior researchers.

About You

You are an experienced and values‑driven project manager who thrives in complex research environments and brings a collaborative, people‑centred approach to your work. You will bring:

• Postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate study, with extensive experience in research or project management; or an undergraduate degree with substantial relevant experience and training.
• Demonstrated experience managing research projects in multidisciplinary environments, ideally within tertiary education or clinical research settings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior researchers, industry partners and community representatives.
• Proven capability in financial and resource management, including budget oversight and reporting.
• Experience working with, and for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is highly regarded.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds from around the world, united by a shared purpose to create positive change. UQ fosters a collaborative, inclusive and ambitious culture, offering a wide range of benefits and rewards including flexible and hybrid working options, generous parental leave, health and wellbeing programs, discounted study opportunities and genuine career development pathways.

UQ continues to strengthen its commitment to First Nations health and leadership. In 2025, UQ announced an ambitious initiative to significantly increase the number of First Nations doctors training and practising in Queensland, reinforcing the University’s long‑term dedication to Indigenous health outcomes and community‑led impact. Read more about UQ’s First Nations health leadership on UQ News.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Heather Young, Centre Manager.

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.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other integrity and conduct requirements.

We are dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. Accessibility needs can be supported throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63231). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday 26th May 2026.