Research Analyst

Overview

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Office location: St Lucia Campus. Base salary: in the range $93,491 - $100,296 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6). Full-time, permanent position.

About This Opportunity

Are you ready to turn data into donor impact?

Join UQ's Advancement and Community Engagement (ACE) team as a Research Analyst and help shape the future of philanthropy at one of the world's top 50 universities. In this strategic role, you'll deliver high-quality research and actionable insights that guide fundraising efforts and deepen relationships with donors, alumni, and partners.

You'll be the intelligence engine behind our philanthropic strategy — curating profiles, analysing trends, and uncovering opportunities that align with UQ's mission. From prospect identification to stewardship, your work will empower senior leaders and fundraisers to build meaningful, long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing research strategies to identify high-potential prospects.
• Preparing comprehensive profiles and briefings for Advancement staff and senior leadership.
• Translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform donor engagement.
• Championing CRM optimisation and data integrity across ACE portfolios.

For a full copy of the position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

About UQ

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. You will contribute to teaching, research, and student life, supporting activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Benefits

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave
• Health and wellness discounts — fitness passport, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• UQ Study for Staff
• On-campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About Advancement And Community Engagement

ACE leads UQ's social impact-focused portfolio, including oversight of philanthropic partnerships, alumni engagement, community engagement and events, and relationship management services. We collaborate to position UQ as a destination for philanthropy and to deliver world-leading research and innovation. We engage with more than 350,000 alumni worldwide as Change Makers.

To learn more about philanthropy at UQ, visit: https://alumni.uq.edu.au/giving/

About You

• Completion of an undergraduate degree, with relevant experience in prospect research, library science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of prospect research within a higher education environment and fundraising principles.
• Ability to research and analyse individuals and organisations as prospective donors and synthesize findings into insights for ACE planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of privacy and information regulations in handling research data.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including relational databases, spreadsheets, Office, and research tools.
• Professionalism, initiative, judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with CRM systems; hands-on involvement in Salesforce implementation, optimisation, and integration is desirable.

The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia. You must maintain unrestricted work rights for the duration of this appointment. Employer sponsored work rights are not available.

Questions

For more information, contact Ongelle-Maree Rice, Senior Manager, Relationship Management and Strategy, at o.rice@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, contact Talent Acquisition at talent@uq.edu.au, quoting the job reference number.

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Please upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the About You section

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will accommodate accessibility needs. If you require an alternative submission method, contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process. Applicants who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate potential. The selection panel considers potential and performance relative to opportunities.

Applications close Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55188).

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