Research Project Officer - Student Experience & AI in Teaching

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

17% superannuation

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Hybrid working options

On-campus childcare

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Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a Research Project Officer for the School of Psychology on a 60% FTE, fixed-term basis through to 31 December 2027, based at the St Lucia campus.

The role provides highlevel administrative and research support for the Student Experience Suite, coordinating planning, data collection, analysis and reporting across nine courses and student-facing units in five faculties.

Qualifications

• A degree in psychology, education, social science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
• Experience supporting human research administration, including consent processes and ethics compliance.
• Demonstrated project coordination experience spanning planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and the coordination of activities and deliverables.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing demands and meet deadlines in a dynamic project environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports, meeting documentation and communication materials for varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective, collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, academic and professional staff and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the initiative, sound judgement and discretion required to handle sensitive personal information appropriately, and the interpersonal skills to work with distressed or reluctant participants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, tracking milestones and deliverables and preparing high-quality project reports.
• Support project-specific research and analysis, including environmental scanning, data collection and analysis, and contribute to briefs, reports and evidence-informed recommendations.
• Run the student focus groups and interviews, and act as one of the reviewers in the project’s welfare process on a duty roster, reading student messages flagged for welfare or crisis concerns before they are referred to UQ support services.
• Build collaborative relationships with students, academic and professional staff and external partners, communicating project information clearly and supporting meaningful stakeholder participation.
• Provide high-level project and administrative support to the Program Lead and project groups, including correspondence, meetings, committee support, documentation, records and project-related events.

Education

Degree in psychology/education/social science or related field

Job description

School of Psychology Part-time (60% FTE), fixed-term position through to 31 December 2027 Full-time equivalent base salary will range from $97,268 - $104,348 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) Based At our vibrant St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Research Project Officer to provide high-level administrative and research support for the Student Experience Suite, an innovative teaching and research project funded by a UQ Teaching Innovation Grant and centred on enhancing the student experience. Within this project, a new platform will be piloted with students across nine courses and student-facing units in five faculties. Working collaboratively with academic staff, students and external partners, you will support the project from planning through to evaluation and dissemination, helping turn evidence, diverse perspectives and practical insights into meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, tracking milestones and deliverables and preparing high-quality project reports.
• Support project-specific research and analysis, including environmental scanning, data collection and analysis, and contribute to briefs, reports and evidence-informed recommendations.
• Run the student focus groups and interviews, and act as one of the reviewers in the project’s welfare process on a duty roster, reading student messages flagged for welfare or crisis concerns before they are referred to UQ support services.
• Build collaborative relationships with students, academic and professional staff and external partners, communicating project information clearly and supporting meaningful stakeholder participation.
• Provide high-level project and administrative support to the Program Lead and project groups, including correspondence, meetings, committee support, documentation, records and project-related events.

About You

A degree in psychology, education, social science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training. Experience supporting human research administration, including consent processes and ethics compliance. Demonstrated project coordination experience spanning planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and the coordination of activities and deliverables. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing demands and meet deadlines in a dynamic project environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports, meeting documentation and communication materials for varied audiences. Demonstrated ability to develop effective, collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, academic and professional staff and external partners. Strong problem-solving skills, with the initiative, sound judgement and discretion required to handle sensitive personal information appropriately, and the interpersonal skills to work with distressed or reluctant participants.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 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, and salary packaging.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. 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. 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.

Applications close Friday 6 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-69840).

Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 11 November.

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