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School of Agriculture and Food SustainabilityFull-time fixed-term position through to end of 2027Base salary will be in the range $80,523.29 - $89,505.38 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)Based at our Gatton Campus with some travel to St Lucia when requiredAbout This OpportunityWe are seeking an agile and adaptable Project Officer with exceptional coordination, time management, and communication skills, coupled with a keen attention to detail and the ability to deliver results in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support for engagement and teaching and learning projects, ensuring their smooth execution by managing project planning, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and communication. Your experience in student, research, outreach, or engagement administration within a university or educational setting will be highly advantageous, as you contribute to the successful delivery of impactful initiatives.Key Responsibilities Will IncludeProvide proactive project support, including managing timelines, documentation, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and maintaining standard operating procedures, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.Organise and support a range of student engagement activities, including major events like Open Day and Orientation, with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service to students and stakeholders.Coordinate project communications by drafting emails, documents, and materials, and provide general committee support to ensure effective project governance.Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, developing materials and maintaining strong internal and external relationships to support project objectives.Provide high-quality administrative assistance across all aspects of project delivery and contribute to Faculty-led initiatives and events, performing other duties as requested to support the broader objectives of the school.About UQs Gatton Campusover 125 years ago, UQs Gatton Campus has a long history from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.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, youll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.BenefitsJoin an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:Free parking and intercampus busOn campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingUQ Study for Staff25% discount on eligible UQ Vets servicesAccess to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facilityVolunteer in our community gardenAbout YouA degree in a relevant discipline with subsequent experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.Previous experience working as part of a project team or in a similar role would be highly advantageousDemonstrated ability to effectively:manage a high and diverse workload, meet deadlines,exercise tact and good judgement and maintain confidentialitywork independently and as part of a teamhigh attention to detail.High level of interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including students, co- workers, and senior staff of the University.Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, the provision of excellent and accurate client service.The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card check, etc.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 Mrs Felicity Ray, agfs.school.manager@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, 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 sectionResumeOther InformationUQ 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 dont 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 talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.Applications close 30 May 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-51112). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing June 9th 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr