About This Opportunity  

The Principal Project Officer coordinates and supervises the delivery of end-to-end digital health research projects, with a specific focus on projects utilising data extracted from integrated electronic medical records (ieMR). Working within the Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC), this role ensures project outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and contributing to consistent, best-practice project delivery across the PMO portfolio. 
 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinating and delivering complex digital health projects across the full project life cycle, including planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting 

• Managing project risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and timelines in line with agreed methodologies and governance requirements 

• Developing high-quality project documentation, reports and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders 

• Contributing to PMO processes, continuous improvement initiatives and supervision of project staff and research assistants 

This is a part-time (60%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months at Hew level 7. 

About You  

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health discipline with at least four years’ subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience 

• Demonstrated experience managing projects of similar scale and complexity, including end-to-end delivery 

• Sound knowledge of contemporary project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g. PRINCE2) 

• Proven ability to plan and prioritise work, manage competing deadlines and resolve project issues 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing project documentation and reports 

• Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment 

• Experience working with data linkage projects (desirable) 

• Practical research skills using qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies (desirable) 

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the 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 Vicki Hobson - Green at [email protected]  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job requisition ID 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 Monday 19th January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-59883).