Research Office
Full-time, permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $113,377 - $127,112 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Based at our St. Lucia Campus
Are you a strategic operations leader with a passion for driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement? This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence of UQ's Research Office.
As the Manager (Operations) , you will oversee critical functions that support UQ's world-class research enterprise, ensuring seamless administration, governance, and service delivery. You will lead the development of compliance frameworks, enhance operational systems, and drive key reporting and funding coordination processes. With a keen focus on innovation and best practices, you will implement strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, service quality, and stakeholder engagement.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to UQ's research impact on a global scale by ensuring operational excellence within a vital university function. If you thrive in a fast-paced, strategic role where you can make a lasting difference, we invite you to apply.
Key responsibilities will include:Oversee and enhance operational systems, governance processes, and compliance frameworks to ensure the Research Office operates efficiently and aligns with university policies and external regulatory requirements.
Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance service quality, and drive continuous improvement across research funding coordination, reporting, and administrative functions.
Facilitate collaboration across Research Office units and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and responsive service delivery.
Manage and mentor a team of professional staff, fostering a high- performance culture that supports professional growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
As part of the UQ community, you will 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. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
UQ Study for Staff
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
You're an organised and strategic operations professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex challenges. With a passion for process improvement, governance, and service excellence, you're ready to take the lead in driving operational efficiency in a research-focused setting.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Extensive experience in operations management within a research, government, or commercial environment, with a strong understanding of governance, compliance frameworks, and policy implementation.
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, drive process improvements, and enhance service delivery in a complex organisational setting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret policies, manage data, and oversee compliance reporting.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, facilitate collaboration, and ensure effective communication across teams.
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, with a focus on fostering a high-performance culture and supporting professional development.
A proactive approach to digital tools and operational systems, leveraging technology to support administrative efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre- employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.
Work Rights:You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Laura Pareezer (Senior Manager, Post-Award and Operations) at [email protected] For application queries, please contact [email protected] 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' section
Resume
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.
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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Sunday, 23 February 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47501).