Manager, Uq Disability Collaboratory

Description:

• TC Beirne School of Law based at UQ’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to December 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $113,377.67 - $127,112.24 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus

The Disability Collaboratory is a University of Queensland initiative which aims to galvanise its significant but currently distributed research expertise in order to maximise research impact and output. The Collaboratory is the primary means by which UQ enacts its commitment to research excellence in the fields of disability inclusion and was established following the University’s adoption of the Champions of Change Disability Inclusion Research and Innovation Plan.

In addition to including a commitment to forming a high-impact disability research network, the Plan aims to make UQ a leader in disability inclusion research, ensuring that people with lived experience of disability play a central role in shaping research outcomes.

In this role, you will support the Director, UQ Disability Collaboratory, and will provide operational leadership to the Disability Collaboratory, including stakeholder engagement and administration of research income and contracting. You will also provide oversight, planning and execution with respect to events, communications, and other activities of the Disability Collaboratory.

Additionally, you will provide foundational support to the mission of the Disability Collaboratory, which seeks to position UQ disability research for external funding success and maximum impact.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the initial coordination, planning, and governance of the Disability Collaboratory with respect to financial arrangements, administration, and communications planning.

• Working with the Director, map UQ disability research activities in order to grow this UQ disability research ecosystem and maximise the profile of these activities.

• Supporting planning for major bid processes and identifying industry funding opportunities. Work with the UQ Research Office to facilitate contract research and partnership opportunities.

• Plan and deliver events to support the aims and ambitions of the Disability Collaboratory, including symposia, conferences, co-labs, and roundtables.

• Develop and oversee the Disability Collaboratory’s website, social media, marketing, and email collateral.

• Support internal Disability Collaboratory networking activities and communities of practice.

• In conjunction with expert facilitators, deliver/develop training activities for the Disability Collaboratory, including the creation of learning resources, across topics such as accessible research methodologies and accessible publication practices

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 or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver 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

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver large-scale projects in a timely and effective manner, with limited supervision.

• Postgraduate qualifications, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.

• High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and produce written reports for a range of audiences.

• A sound grasp of principles of good governance and organisational structures

• Advanced research and analysis skills, including the ability to draw upon diverse types of information to inform strategic initiatives.

• Lived experience of disability will be viewed favourably.

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and accessible work practices, including experience engaging with people with disability and/or lived experience experts or consumer advisors.

• Demonstrated understanding of current and emerging trends in disability research, inclusive research, research co-design, and disability, equity, and inclusion both nationally and globally.

• Demonstrated experience in supporting foundational operational planning activities in a new or developing organisational unit.

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

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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Prof Paul Harpur - p.harpur@law.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.

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

To apply, please submit the following documents:

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

• Your resume

If you require an alternative method to submit your application — such as by email or in person — due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au and we’ll be happy to assist.

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-51590). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for June.