Principal Project Officer

• Information Technology Services (ITS)

• Full-time, fixed-term position through to April 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) 

• Based at our St Lucia location  

Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team within Information Technology Services where your work directly contributes to enabling a more responsive, secure and future-ready university. As a Principal Project Officer, you will play a key role in coordinating the successful delivery of complex, enterprise-wide technology projects that support UQ’s digital transformation. Working closely with the Project Manager and diverse stakeholders, you will help create meaningful change through the implementation of modern systems, including a complaints management platform and the migration of legacy web assets to contemporary environments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating project life cycle activities including planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting to achieve timely and high-quality outcomes.

• Managing project risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Developing high-quality project documentation, communication materials and reporting frameworks for internal and external stakeholders.

• Leading stakeholder engagement activities and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with clients, project teams and external partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Proven experience in coordinating or managing projects of similar scale and complexity.

• Strong knowledge of contemporary project management methodologies and frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and deliver outcomes within tight deadlines.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and provide sound advice.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and compelling project documentation.

• Experience working in a higher education or similarly complex organisational environment is highly regarded.

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, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ken Aberdeen, Project Manager 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.  

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, and criminal history checks. 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.  

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66951). Applications will be reviewed as received and we reserve the right to close advertising early should we find a suitable candidate.