• School of Public Health

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through until May 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Project Officer to lead and manage research activities as part of the NHMRC-funded project, ‘Commercial Determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in Remote Stores’. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of project coordination, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

As the Principal Project Officer, you will contribute to meaningful research and engage with diverse stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, industry partners, and academic teams. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact by advancing health outcomes in remote communities through robust research and collaboration.

This role requires regular travel to remote areas across Australia, with trips of up to one week at a time mostly throughout this year. We’re looking for someone who is open, adaptable and willing to work in diverse field environments.

Key responsibilities span project coordination, administration, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and the provision of expert advice on project execution. Your expertise in qualitative research, project management, and stakeholder relations will be critical to the success of this initiative.

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

• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Proven expertise in project management of a similar scale and scope, with demonstrated success in planning, prioritising tasks, and meeting tight deadlines.

• Strong project planning and organisational skills, with the ability to anticipate requirements, resolve issues, and ensure smooth project delivery.

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, using sound judgement and reasoning to provide accurate and consistent advice in diverse situations.

• Effective interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, community members, and leaders from remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

• Proficiency in NVivo or the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies is advantageous.

• Subject matter expertise in remote food retail and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is advantageous, along with the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural and dynamic operational environment.

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, criminal his