Project Officer, Indigenous Engagement (Identified s25)

IndigenousX; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Queensland is seeking a dedicated Indigenous Engagement professional to join our team at St Lucia in a fixed-term, full-time capacity. You will contribute to Indigenous-focused projects across the Faculty of Science, engaging with students, staff and communities to foster respectful relationships and meaningful partnerships.

You will coordinate activities, support memoranda of understanding with Indigenous organisations, and provide robust project administration while upholding our

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with ability to engage respectfully with Indigenous communities.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Project management experience and ability to use project management tools or software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation with accurate documentation.
• Organise stakeholder engagement, community consultation, meetings and events with respectful participation by Indigenous stakeholders.
• Support MOUs and Partnership Agreements with Indigenous organisations, ensuring culturally appropriate collaboration.
• Provide high-quality project and administrative support, including diary management, financial administration and data management.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cultural awareness

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Full-time, fixed term position for up to 2 years.
• Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $85,452 - $94,984 + 17% super (HEW Level 5).
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and cultural knowledge are central to this role, bringing important perspectives and connections that help build genuine, respectful relationships and foster meaningful engagement with students, staff, communities and Indigenous organisations.
• Based at our St Lucia location

Description

• Faculty of Science
• Full-time, fixed term position for up to 2 years.
• Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $85,452 - $94,984 + 17% super (HEW Level 5).
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and cultural knowledge are central to this role, bringing important perspectives and connections that help build genuine, respectful relationships and foster meaningful engagement with students, staff, communities and Indigenous organisations.
• Based at our St Lucia location

Acknowledgement of Country

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.

About This Opportunity

Join a small, collaborative Indigenous Engagement team where relationships, respect and meaningful connection are at the heart of the work. You’ll contribute to Indigenous-focused projects and partnerships across UQ’s Faculty of Science, working with students, staff, communities and Indigenous organisations to support culturally respectful engagement. The role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your capabilities and make a meaningful contribution through your work.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Coordinate and support Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation, maintaining accurate project documentation and supporting effective outcomes.
• Organise and support stakeholder engagement, community consultation, meetings and events, preparing materials and facilitating respectful participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.
• Support the coordination and monitoring of Memoranda of Understanding and Partnership Agreements with Indigenous organisations, contributing to culturally appropriate and respectful collaboration.
• Provide high-quality project and administrative support, including diary and schedule coordination, project documentation, financial administration, data management and the use of project management systems.

About You

UQ considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree within the last three years, awarded prior to commencing the program.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with Indigenous communities. Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous protocols is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise competing responsibilities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, high-quality work, with the confidence to exercise initiative and judgement in a dynamic organisational environment.
• Project management and multitasking experience, with an agile and flexible approach and the ability to use, or quickly learn, project management programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams, along with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion, ethical practice and workplace health and safety.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave.

UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement, and to playing a leading role in reconciliation in Australia. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, we work in partnership with communities to embed reconciliation across our operations. You will be supported to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, and your cultural identity will be respected, valued and embraced.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close 16 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69964). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for late November.