Senior Executive Officer

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a senior professional to provide strategic advice and leadership for the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. This role offers governance oversight, executive support and delivery of strategic projects in a collaborative executive team.

You will work with senior leaders across UQ, shaping governance, planning and reporting while guiding a high‑performing executive support team. This fixed‑term position supports key university priorities.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, extensive management experience and proven management expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high‑level strategic advice and navigate complex matters.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on governance, operations and project design for executive staff.
• Lead prep of strategic documents, briefings, presentations, reports and submissions.
• Plan and deliver strategic projects with defined scope and resources, coordinating stakeholders.
• Lead executive office operations, governance activities and maintain strong administrative systems.

Skills

Strategic advice

Leadership

Executive support

Governance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

About This Opportunity

Play a pivotal role in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences by providing strategic advice, leadership and operational oversight to advance the Faculty’s executive priorities. Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across UQ, you will shape high-quality governance, planning, executive support and strategic project outcomes while leading a collaborative, high-performing executive support team. This purposeful opportunity will enable you to apply your experience and judgement to help create positive change across the Faculty and University.

Key responsibilities

• Provide well-researched, politically contextualised strategic advice to executive staff on governance, operations and project design and delivery.
• Lead the preparation of strategic documents, briefings, presentations, reports, submissions and information papers that support informed executive decision‑making.
• Plan and deliver strategic projects, including defining scope and objectives, coordinating resources and working with stakeholders to achieve feasible and effective outcomes.
• Lead executive office operations, staff and governance activities while strengthening administrative management systems, stakeholder relationships and communication across UQ.

This is a full-time, fixed‑term position at HEW Level9 through to December2027 as the incumbent is on secondment. This is an excellent secondment opportunity for internal staff seeking to broaden their experience and contribute to strategic initiatives within the Faculty.

About You

Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, extensive management experience and proven management expertise, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience. Demonstrated ability to provide high‑level strategic advice and navigate complex or ambiguous organisational matters with exceptional judgement. Highly developed interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and discretion when working with confidential and sensitive information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and prepare clear, well‑structured executive materials. Strong stakeholder management skills and a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders. Sound research, analytical, problem‑solving and projectmanagement skills, including the ability to interpret policies and procedures and synthesise complex information. Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgetary advice, governance processes and organisational reporting within a large organisation. Proven leadership capability, including experience leading and supporting collaborative, effective and high‑performing teams.

Other Information

Pre‑employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history 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 criterion 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 Thursday 29th October at 11.00pm AEST (R-70081).

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 $339million). 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 than7000 staff, supporting more than55000 current students from over137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized 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 for 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.