"Project Officer"

Job Description:

• School of Public Health
• Part-time (80%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months
• Opportunity to work with a high-performing team in a collaborative and supportive research environment. Knowledge of, or a genuine interest in, women’s health is highly desirable.
• Base salary will be in the range $83,776.43 - $93,121.40+ 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Officer to support the delivery of the Australian Perimenopause and Menopause (A-PaM) Study – a new national, multidisciplinary research initiative co-designed with women from diverse backgrounds who have lived experience of menopausal symptoms.

The study is delivered in partnership with 16 organisations representing key end-users, ensuring strong translation, impact, and real-world relevance.

Working closely with the Program Manager, the Project Officer will provide high-quality coordination and administrative support across all phases of the study. This includes supporting study planning, managing documentation and ethics processes, assisting with recruitment activities, and contributing to the achievement of key project milestones and outputs.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-performing research team and contribute to impactful research in women’s health.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide coordination and administrative support across all phases of the A-PaM study in line with agreed plans and timelines.
• Prepare, coordinate and manage study documentation and materials, including participant information sheets, consent forms and recruitment resources.
• Support ethics and data-linkage submissions, amendments, progress reporting and associated governance requirements.
• Assist with recruitment activities and the delivery of key study outputs and milestones.
• Organise and support study-related activities, including co-design workshops, meetings and events.
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication activities, liaising with internal and external partners as required.
• Undertake general administrative tasks and other duties as directed to support the project team.

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
• Salary packaging options

About You

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Project Officer with strong coordination and time management skills, along with well-developed written and interpersonal communication skills.

• A degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous experience working as part of a project team or in a similar coordination or support role (highly advantageous).
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience supporting study or project activities, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in an agile and flexible manner.
• Excellent written, oral and stakeholder engagement communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus with effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated time management and problem-solving capabilities.

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. 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 Shaneen Leishman at s.leishman@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 16th February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60947).