"Project Officer - IT Infrastructure"

Project Officer - IT Infrastructure

locations

St Lucia Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

R-61081

• Information Technology Services – Infrastructure Operations
• Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 2 years
• Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) 
• Based at our St. Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

The Project Officer will join the Infrastructure Operations team, which delivers key underpinning services including campus networks, data integration, access and authentication, and public cloud management. This role will support inflight programs of work and assist project teams in implementing new solutions across multiple initiatives. Working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, the Project Officer ensures projects are coordinated effectively and outcomes are delivered on time.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support project teams by preparing PMO documents, project notes, templates, reports and other required artefacts
• Schedule and minute meetings for steering committees, working groups, and technical advisory groups, ensuring follow-up on actions and decisions
• Assist in drafting communications and project documentation, including solution descriptions and presentation materials
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, business stakeholders and project managers to support timely delivery of initiatives

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 
• On campus childcare options 
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day) 
• Salary packaging options 

About You

You are a highly organised and proactive individual with experience supporting IT projects and coordinating teams across diverse stakeholders.

You will bring:

• A degree in IT or related field (or progress towards) with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience in meeting administration including agendas, minutes, and tracking outcomes
• Experience providing IT project coordination or administrative support
• Developing knowledge of project management methodologies and IT governance frameworks
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Teams, Zoom; experience with Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and work collaboratively to achieve project outcomes
• Experience in the Higher Education sector is advantageous

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 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 Beau Mason, Associate Director, IT Infrastructure at b.mason@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 08 March at 11.00pm AEST (R-61081).