"QUT Entrepreneurship Project Officer (Foundry)"

• Reference number: 26125
• Term: Ongoing, Full-time
• Remuneration: $111,341 to $120,557 pa. (HEW 6) (inclusive $94,084 to $101,872 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a QUT Entrepreneurship Project Officer (Foundry) to join QUT Entrepreneurship, Education Portfolio, Academic Division.

The QUT Entrepreneurship Project Officer (Foundry) provides high quality administration across a broad range of duties that supports the delivery and administration of entrepreneurship programs and events. The role supports program organization, events and engagements in the foundry spaces and operations of the Office of the PVC Entrepreneurship and Regional Innovation. The role is the primary contact for QUT Entrepreneurship and works closely with the QUT Entrepreneurship Manager as well as space users and others engaged in the delivery of exceptional outcomes in the QUT Entrepreneurship programs, events and mentoring.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Entrepreneurship is a priority at QUT and taken as the pursuit of opportunity beyond the resources currently controlled. Entrepreneurship can be practiced in a range of contexts beyond the establishment of new for profit or for purpose ventures. Sitting in the Office of the PVC Entrepreneurship and Regional Innovation, QUT Entrepreneurship has the vision to ‘Think entrepreneurship – think QUT’ with a mission ‘to provide opportunities for all QUT students, staff and alumni to build their entrepreneurial capacity’. Working as a team in the delivery of programs, events and mentoring, QUT Entrepreneurship seeks to empower members of the QUT community to successfully pursue and bring ideas to life..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in client service to build and maintain strong relationships.
3. Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, industry and visitors in the provision of professional client service.
4. Well-developed written communication skills with demonstrated ability to draft, proof and edit a range of material including correspondence, reports, letters and creative promotional media.
5. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritize and delegate tasks to meet competing deadlines with a competent degree of accuracy and attention to detail under an appropriate level of supervision.
6. Proficient digital literacy skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and databases.
7. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, show initiative and work productively in a small team.
8. Demonstrated engagement in continuous improvement programs.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

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Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

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Job opens: 05-Mar-2026

Applications Close: 19-Mar-2026 at 11.30pm

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