Description:
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UQ Centre for Clinical Research
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Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months
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Base salary will be in the range $80,523 - $89,505 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
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Based at our Herston location
About This Opportunity
The Events and Administration Officer is locally known as ‘Project and Administration Officer’ plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery and administration of events and projects by coordinating various activities throughout the project lifecycle. This includes managing communication, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing key deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and meet required standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide administrative support to the project team, including managing project communication, coordinating financial administration, and assisting with the budget for the CRE RESPOND Education Program.
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Develop and maintain project-related standard operating procedures, manage project documentation, and support the delivery of project-related activities, events, and meetings.
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Coordinate stakeholder communications, including drafting content for various platforms (website, social media, YouTube), and liaise with external stakeholders, sponsors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project operations.
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Assist with all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring timely and successful project completion.
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:
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Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
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17% superannuation contributions
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17.5% annual leave loading
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Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
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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
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UQ Study for Staff
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Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
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Salary packaging options
About You
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A degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training. Previous experience in a project team or similar role is highly advantageous.
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High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with project management programs such as Microsoft Teams, or the ability to quickly learn these tools.
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Demonstrated experience in event management, multitasking, and working in a high-pressure, time-critical environment with an agile and flexible approach.
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Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders and provide high-level customer service.
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Strong time management, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work independently or within a team while maintaining attention to detail and delivering outcomes.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia and mandatory immunisations.
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 Luminita Vlad. 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?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
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Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
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Resume
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.
We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Sunday 16th March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48254). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 24th March 2025.