Senior Executive Officer

Description:

• Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Campus Culture and Leadership)

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for 3 years

• Base salary will be in the range $132,647.53 - $140,276.33 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)

• Based at our St Lucia campus

We are seeking a dynamic, optimistic, and collaborative professional with strong project management expertise to support the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Campus Culture and Leadership). In this role, the Senior Executive Officer will work in close partnership with the PVC (CCL), contributing to the successful delivery of key initiatives across the portfolio.

The PVC (CCL) is a newly established role at UQ, held by Professor Heather Zwicker, who also serves as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. This position encompasses three primary areas of responsibility: stewardship of UQ’s cultural assets; fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and globally connected campus culture; and enhancing academic leadership across the university.

Our priorities for 2025 and 2026 centre on strengthening social cohesion, with a major focus on finalising, launching, and implementing a suite of antiracism initiatives. A secondary focus involves coordinating UQ’s creative activities and providing strategic support for UQ Arts. The third priority is advancing leadership development, particularly among academic staff. Underpinning all of these efforts is a commitment to clear, effective communication—both sharing our progress with the wider community, and listening to our internal communities so that we remain responsive to emerging needs across the university.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of the PVC (CCL) with a high degree of autonomy.

• Supporting strategic initiatives focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, and organisational culture.

• Leading the development and delivery of communication strategies essential to the PVC’s success.

• Providing executive support and overseeing project planning, tracking, and governance.

• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Translating complex policy and strategy into clear, actionable plans and well-structured reports.

• Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive and complex matters.

What we’re looking for:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or equivalent combination of management experience and education/training.

• A deep understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles, and a commitment to embedding them in your work.

• Experience in higher education or similarly complex institutional environments.

• Insight into the power of art, culture, or community engagement in fostering social cohesion is highly valued.

• We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and others whose lived experiences bring meaningful insight into issues of inclusion, exclusion, and leadership in diverse communities.

Enquiries

If you’d like to have a confidential discussion or would like to obtain the full information pack, please contact Michael Walsh, Principal Advisor via talent@uq.edu.au.

For full information about this opportunity, please view the complete appointment booklet.

When you’re ready to submit an application, we ask you please create a profile via our careers website and upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter as laid out in the appointment booklet.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

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 01 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50597).