• UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
• The role may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, with flexible start and finish times available for the right candidate. This is a fixed term position through to May 2027
• Base salary will be in the range $82,133.76 - $91,295.50+ 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement as it involves working closely with Indigenous peoples and communities.
• Based at our Toowong Office

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 

We’re looking for an Administration Officer who loves keeping things organised and enjoys variety in their day. In this role, you’ll help our team run smoothly by coordinating diaries, organising meetings, and supporting events that make a real difference. You’ll have support from an experienced operations team, so you can learn our processes and feel confident quickly.

If you’re someone who likes working with people, solving problems, and being part of a collaborative environment, this is a great opportunity to grow and make an impact.
 

For more information, please click here for the full appointment booklet
 

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

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care 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
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• Salary packaging options
   

Our Commitment

UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement. The University’s Strategic Plan outlines strategies aimed at increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which are supported through the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy. Here in Australia, we especially want to play a leading role in reconciliation as advocates with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
 

At a national level, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we will embed reconciliation across the University’s operations to achieve and implement a ‘Stretch’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) by 2025.
 

About You  

The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
 

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
 

If you feel that you meet some, but not all the below criteria, we encourage you to reach out for a confidential discussion about your skills and experience:

• Relevant experience or secretarial administrative experience.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• Demonstrated skills in providing a high level of customer service, including effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working as a team member in a busy environment.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: 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.
 

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sharon Hiserman at [email protected]

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close on Sunday 25th January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-59104).