Project Officer (Threatened Species Index)

• Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)

• Part-time (0.5 FTE) fixed term position (over 5 days per week) through to June 2028 with FTE salary in the range $83,776 - $93,121 + 17% super (HEW 5), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Join a collegial, multi-specialist team as a Project Officer, providing vital support, customer management, and data oriented coordination for the national Threatened Species Index.

• Balanced workload across a 5 day week on campus, leveraging your strong interpersonal skills and quick adaptability to systems like Python, R, and Jupyter notebooks.

• Based at our conveniently located Long Pocket campus

Join the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) as a Project Officer supporting the delivery of the Threatened Species Index. In this collegial, high performing team, you will contribute to nationally significant biodiversity monitoring by coordinating project activities, supporting stakeholder engagement, and ensuring high quality project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced, grant funded research infrastructure environment, helping translate environmental data into meaningful outcomes that support conservation and policy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.

• Organising and supporting project activities such as meetings, events, stakeholder consultations and communications.

• Managing project documentation, including data entry, record keeping and document control.

• Coordinating stakeholder engagement activities and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.

• Acting as a central point of contact, managing incoming queries, customer management, and user support for the Index.

You are a detail oriented and adaptable project professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and delivering high quality outcomes under pressure.

• Degree in a relevant discipline with subsequent experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training, with exposure to project coordination or administration.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and support project delivery in a complex environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders and providing high level customer service.

• Proficiency in Microsoft365 and experience working with systems to manage information and documentation.

• Familiarity with data analysis tools, where exposure to R-packages, Python, and/or Jupyter Notebooks will be highly advantageous.

• A genuine interest in environmental science, threatened species, or conservation research.

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside talented people from across the globe, all united by a shared vision to create change together. We are proud to foster a collaborative, inclusive and inspiring environment where your contribution is valued, and your ideas can make an impact.

UQ is committed to supporting you to thrive, offering a range of benefits including 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Beryl Morris 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 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 calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Thursday 23 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64100). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 31 July 2026.