Project Officer, Indigenous Engagement (Identified s25)

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

17% superannuation

Hybrid working options

On-campus childcare

Study for Staff discount

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for a fixed-term Indigenous Engagement role based at St Lucia. You will contribute to Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, supporting respectful collaboration and meaningful partnerships.

The position requires a recent bachelor’s degree and demonstrated cultural knowledge, with opportunities to broaden your experience while working in a

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree within the last three years.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Multitasking

Project management

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

MS Office

Job 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

• 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

• 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
• 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.

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.

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.

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

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalised guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking to career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.

UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.