UQ Temps: Connects skilled professionals with a variety of casual opportunities across University of Queensland
Opportunities: Various casual opportunities
Casual Hourly Rate: Minimum $51 - $67 per hour + super
Locations: St Lucia Campus, Herston Campus, Dutton Park Campus
Are you looking for flexible, short-term work where you can contribute your skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment?
UQ Temps connects talented professionals with a diverse range of casual opportunities across the University of Queensland. These roles provide a unique opportunity to gain experience across various teams while building your professional network.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a range of casual opportunities, including:
General Administration
Executive Assistant support
Student and Academic Administration
Research Administration
Junior Web Development
Working as part of the UQ Temps casual talent pool, you will support teams across the University to deliver high-quality administrative and operational outcomes. These roles are varied and fast-paced, offering exposure to different functions and stakeholders across UQ’s vibrant community.
Your responsibilities may vary depending on the role but can include:
Managing calendars, coordinating meetings and arranging travel
Supporting committees and meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking
Maintaining administrative systems and managing competing priorities
Conducting research and data analysis to support projects and reporting
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner
Assisting with website updates and development using Drupal (for relevant roles)
We are looking for adaptable and motivated professionals who bring:
Demonstrated experience in administration, business support or executive assistance
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
A proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
Flexibility and a willingness to support a range of teams and functions
A sound understanding of administrative systems and processes
Experience with Drupal or web development (for web-focused opportunities)
As part of the UQ community, you’ll 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.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits such as:
Access to exclusive internal opportunities
Ability to quickly build organisational knowledge
UQ benefits such as vaccination programs, EAP, fitness passport, and more
Networking opportunities
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must maintain your own unrestricted work rights in Australia whilst you work for UQ. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity and application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line.
For more information about UQ Temps, please visit UQ Temps - Candidates.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section, including preferred working location and role.
Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.
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 will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.
Skills Required
- Relevant experience in administration, business or executive support
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
- Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Experience in web applications development using Drupal
What We Do
The University of Queensland is a prestigious educational institution known for its world-class research facilities and comprehensive educational programs across multiple disciplines.
