• UQ Grad School (Graduate School), Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $78,944- $87,750 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)

• Based at our St. Lucia Campus 

About This Opportunity  

Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys managing diverse tasks, and excels at providing administrative support? Then the HDR Partnerships Officer role could be the perfect fit for you!
 

Join the HDR Partnerships Team in the Graduate School, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting Higher Degree Research (HDR) activities and programs. Working closely with the HDR Partnerships Manager and Senior Co-ordinator, you will be an integral part of the team. You will manage a variety of tasks, including providing logistical support for HDR partnerships, coordinating HDR student mobility and internships, and tracking key partnership activities. Your role will also involve responding to enquiries from HDR candidates and researchers, ensuring seamless communication and the efficient operation of programs.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Provide administrative and logistical support for HDR Partnerships, HDR cohorts, and related activities

• Support HDR student mobility and internships by handling related administrative tasks and associated scholarships.

• Track partnership activities and deadlines by maintaining and updating the team’s planning calendar.

• Respond to telephone and email enquiries from HDR candidates, researchers and other stakeholders across the UQ community, providing accurate information and follow-up as needed.

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, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and 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: 

• 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 

• Inexpensive parking (from just $5.75 a day) 

• Salary packaging options 

About You

• Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Knowledge of University student and academic administration policies, procedures and processes, particularly related to HDR programs, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

• Experience in preparing and supporting events, information sessions, and presentations, including proficiency with platforms like Zoom.

• Ability to use sound judgement and initiative in non-routine situations, with a demonstrated capacity to adapt to change.

• High level written and oral communication skills, coupled with strong organisational abilities to liaise effectively with people at all levels, set priorities, meet deadlines and ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work.

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

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leonard Fitzpatrick – l.fitzpatrick@uq.edu.au  For application queries, please contact tale