• Medical School

• Full-time 100%, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity 

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and operational success of the Medical School. Reporting to the School Manager, this role oversees key areas such as operational planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. You will ensure efficient resource allocation, compliance with institutional policies, and the delivery of high-quality administrative support services to advance the School’s goals.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Lead operational planning, budgeting, and workforce processes to support the Academy for Medical Education and Mayne Academies.

• Improve business systems, streamline processes, and manage change initiatives.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, enhance communication, and oversee events and workshops.

• Supervise and mentor the administrative team, fostering a high-performing and positive work environment.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with mandatory staff training.

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 or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver 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

• UQ Study for Staff

• Salary packaging options

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

The newly established Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences will be an interdisciplinary powerhouse of innovation and collaboration to lead integrated solutions to the needs of the communities we serve locally and globally. UQ offers one of the widest ranges of health and behavioural sciences programs of any Australian university, and the ambition for this new Faculty will be to will be to leverage its unified suite of esteemed schools, institutes and centres to unlock opportunities within UQ and with external partners

About You  

• Qualifications in business, administration, or a related discipline, and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.

• Proven expertise in operations management, resource allocation, and financial management, ideally within an academic or educational setting.

• Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on fostering a supportive and high-performing culture.

• Exceptional organisational, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

• Knowledge of governance, compliance, and policy frameworks in a university or educational environment.

• Ability to manage change initiatives and implement process improvements effectively.

Desirable

• Familiarity with University administrative systems, policies, and procedures, or a willingness to rapidly acquire this knowledge.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check

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 School Manager, Keira Anderson at [email protected]
 For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 19th January at 11.00pm AEST (R-46753). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 27th January.